Even at 52 years old, former Boston Bruins forward Jaromir Jagr refuses to hang up the skates. Jagr not only plays for Rytíři Kladno of the Czech Extraliga but also set a goal for himself to play in every game for them this season.
However, in an unfortunate turn of events, Jagr’s chances of completing this goal are now in danger. The legend revealed on his personal Instagram account that he tore his hamstring and will be out for three to six weeks.
If Jagr recovers in three weeks, he would be able to go for Kladno’s first game of the season against Dynamo Pardubice on Sep. 18. However, if he is not given the green light until the six-week mark, he would, unfortunately, be forced to miss the season opener and more.
Jagr explained how he suffered his injury in the video, as translated by The Hockey News International’s Derek O’Brien:
“When I talked to the physiotherapist Pavel Kolář about the fact that I would like to properly train, he warned me not to do anything that my body is not used to. Of course, I didn’t listen to him… I went for a run. Not the sprints I used to do uphill, but normally straight. But I put weights on my ankles and tore my hamstring.”
It is undoubtedly tough to hear that Jagr has suffered this injury, especially since his goal is to play the entire season with the club. Here’s to hoping that he has a speedy recovery and suffers no setbacks along the way.
In 11 regular-season games as a Bruin during the 2012-13 season, Jagr posted two goals and nine points. He also recorded 10 assists in 22 games for the Bruins during their 2013 playoff run. In 1,733 career NHL games split between the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, and Calgary Flames, Jagr had 766 goals, 1,155 assists, and 1,921 points.
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