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Russians offer Jagr $35M deal
There are apparently 35 million reasons why impending free agent Jaromir Jagr has not responded to Glen Sather's invitation to meet with him regarding a 2008-09 return to Broadway. A reliable third party source yesterday told The Post that his connections in the Czech Republic believe that Jagr has recently received a three-year contract offer for the equivalent of $35M after-tax US dollars from Omsk of the Russian Super League. The captain is believed to have received the formal offer this week from Omsk GM Anatoly Bardin after months of conversations. Jagr, who will become an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday, has said that his first choice is to sign a new deal with the Rangers. But Sather yesterday told The Post that he has not heard from No. 68 despite repeatedly telling Jagr's North American agent Pat Brisson, that he wants Jagr to return.
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Im sure most of these guys understand the difference between North American lifestyle and whats over there. This might also be dirty money.Have an off year? Dont live up to expectations?Oops.....he hasnt been seen for a week.
Peter Goezinya
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He just has to worry about the Russian mob breaking into is house and cutting of his hand.
Hank Hill
Arlen, TX
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When a group of Russian Immigrants were asked where they felt safer they picked Russia 98 to 2. The place is booming right now. The rich live very well overt there.
joefordnproud
Romulus, MI
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When a group of Russian Immigrants were asked where they felt safer they picked Russia 98 to 2.
That's before the Supreme Court overturned the DC gun ban.
Ain't no place safer than here right now.
Cmo'n back JJ hahahaha.
seabird56
Bethesda, MD
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"When a group of Russian Immigrants were asked where they felt safer they picked Russia 98 to 2. The rich live very well overt there."
joefordnproud | 06/27/08, 09:04 AM
Of course! Everyone chooses the familiar to the unknown. I have friends who travel to Russia on a regular basis and they all agree that if you don't know the ropes, you are in serious trouble. Unless you know someone over there (a friend or relative) guiding and helping you, they'll eat you alive! I believe the same can be said of most countries.
As far as the rich living very well over there? Well, duh! The rich live very well everywhere! What you fail to mention is that the vast majority of Russians live in poverty. And ..... the poor ..... they don't live so well over there! In fact, the poor don't live well anywhere!
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
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Doh sveedahneya, tohvarish Jagr!
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
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As far as the rich living very well over there? Well, duh! The rich live very well everywhere! What you fail to mention is that the vast majority of Russians live in poverty. And ..... the poor ..... they don't live so well over there! In fact, the poor don't live well anywhere!
DCruiser
I have a hunch that he won't have to worry a whole lot
BETTMAN S***S
Spiny Norman
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byebye Jagr it's been fun
OtherOne81
Stamford, CT
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Three words for Jagr "Take The Money".
Willy77
Ferndale , MI
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Any time a Czech shakes hands with a Russian on a deal, he better count his fingers!
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
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His family is out there too he is definitely gone.
OtherOne81
Stamford, CT
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excuse me...what? how much money? what?
MMantle7
Bronx , NY
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I don't even like going south over the 49th.
And I've only done that 3 times in recent memory. And only to Washington St.
Hank Kingsley
Port Alberni, BC
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Daaamn....Russians are trying to grab everyone
runaway06
Gainesville , FL
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These leagues poaching Jagr and Straka while they are still technically under contract better watch out. Payback could be a beotch.
OtherOne81
Stamford, CT
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Daaamn....Russians are trying to grab everyone
runaway06
Maybe we should send the BETTMAN...though that would strain international relation I guess!
BETTMAN S***S EVEN... IN RUSSIA
Spiny Norman
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Just wait until China starts up with hockey. then you will see everyone being grabbed.
They already own just about everything else.
torque1
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I don't even like going south over the 49th.
And I've only done that 3 times in recent memory. And only to Washington St.
And you didn't get fired??
seabird56
Bethesda, MD
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Bye Bye Europeans....I hope more follow him!!!
slapshot27
Faribault , MN
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Maybe we should send the BETTMAN...though that would strain international relation I guess!
Just wait until China starts up.....They own just about everything else.
Nah, that would be the Yankees.
Listen, Bettman gave Anatoly Bardin $30 mil to make that offer. The money is coming from the projected rights Hank Steinbrenner is paying Bettman to move the Rangers out of MSG to the new Yankees stadium. You know outdoor hockey in New York is the latest trend. This is NOT a conpiracy.
seabird56
Bethesda, MD
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