Jagr dealing with knee problems; will play for Czech team this weekend
The injury that ended Jaromir Jagr's season with the Calgary Flames will not stop him from playing for his new Czech club.
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On Thursday, the 45-year-old held a press conference as he officially joined Kladno of the Czech League, explaining his time with the Flames fizzled out due to problems with his knee - problems he will attempt to play through with his new club.
"I had big problems with my knee from 15th game of the season," Jagr said, according to NHL play-by-play announcer for TV NOVA Sport, Roman Jedlicka. "I never had something like that. It still hurts but the plan is the same: I have to play 15 games to be able to perform for my Kladno in playout for Czech extraleague. So I will be in the lineup for Saturday. But I can't play whole game. I really don't know what is going on with my knee. I don't remember any situation from NHL when it started."
Jagr was limited to just 22 games for the Flames this season, finishing with one goal and six assists.