Tag Archives: Jaromir Jagr

212,000 in 0.6 seconds

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That is the number of articles that mention a rumored player development – Jagr coming to Washington, DC.

212,000 stories into the Google algorithm.

All originated by two or three stories. All three stories written on blogs. None of the authors of the story called or emailed me or us for a quote or for info. The stories were re-tweeted or rerun verbatim and caused great traffic and interest. An amazing “pixelated” journey. The virality of the story here is something to see.

Thus a week was spent by us responding to fans and the industry and to employees regarding the story. There wasn’t a moment of contemplation regarding this development by us. Zero truth. Zero facts.

I did a five word blog post that essentially stopped the story from spreading. I was forced to do it.

Why not call or email me next time? Thank you. This is a good case history on the power and responsibility of the blogosphere. 212,000 listing into the Google algorithm. All called up in 0.6 seconds. It has to be true? :-)

I Voted and You Should Too

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Fans are voting for the best local players for the last decade on Washingtonpost.com. It is wonderful to see that Ovechkin, Kolzig and Bondra are ranked in the Top 6 with Alex leading all local athletes as the athlete of the decade in Washington, DC. If you have a chance, please review the list and let your voice be heard.

Here is the link to vote.

In an ironic twist, I voted for Ovechkin as best athlete and Jagr as biggest bust for a local athlete. Here is that list to vote on as well.

So what does that say about me? :-)  I am so confused…

A Chapter Closed

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Jaromir Jagr is leaving the NHL and going to play in Russia.

It was seven years ago that we made the trade to bring him to Washington, DC…a lifetime in sports. So much water has gone under the bridge in that time frame. We have a completely different team than the one he played on now.

This press story reminded me of that summer so long ago when we made the trade for Jagr, the hope and promise it represented and the eventuality of how it turned out for our team. Not all big deals and big signings work out. We took a risk. It didn’t work and we have moved on. A lesson learned.

I wish him the best in his new career in Russia.

Jagr for Next Season

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In answer to many of your emails: Yes, we are now most likely off the hook on the Jagr payments to the New York Rangers as I doubt he will be named MVP of the NHL playoffs now. I believe Jaromir Jagr is now an unrestricted free agent as his contract has ended. It is amazing how time flies - seven years – when you are having fun. :-)