The Calgary Flames have signed veteran free agent Jaromir Jagr to a 1-year contract, according to Sportsnet. The forward will sign a deal worth $1 million.
The Czech forward has been looking for a new NHL-club since parting with the Florida Panthers earlier this year. Since then, Jaromir Jagr has been practicing with Czech side HC Kladno.
It was unsure whether the 45 year-old veteran would find a new club in the NHL before the start of the season. However, that’s about to change.
Closing in on Gordie Howe
According to Sportsnet sources, which has been confirmed by several news outlets, Jagr has signed a 1-year contract worth $1 million with the Calgary Flames. The club are yet to confirm the deal, which according to sources will happen when Jagr gets to the Canadian city.
Jaromir Jagr’s only 56 games away from passing Gordie Howe’s all-time record of 1,767 games. The deal with Calgary has another $1 million in bonuses.
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BREAKING: The #Flames have agreed to terms with Jaromir Jagr on a one-year deal. https://t.co/0cbWzhh6FN pic.twitter.com/Uh7h9MWy9b
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 2, 2017
