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I Voted and You Should Too

Friday, December 11th, 2009

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…

Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Hockey, Jaromir Jagr, Olie Kolzig, Peter Bondra, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
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A Chapter Closed

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

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.

Tags: Hockey, Jaromir Jagr, NHL, Russia, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take
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Jagr for Next Season

Monday, May 5th, 2008

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.