Flyers win the Jagr Lottery, Sign him for 1 year

On July 1st the Flyers signed soon-to-be 40 year old Jaromir Jagr to a one year deal marking his return to the NHL. Jagr had spent the last three seasons in the KHL since leaving the New York Rangers following the 2007-08 season, his 18th season in the league.

Jaromir is regard as one of the best, if not the best, Russian players of all time. Through his career the sniper had racked up 1599 points in 1273 games, doing so on 646 goals and 953 assists through three different stops.

The Flyers were a late-comer in the bidding as they went on to sign Jagr almost just as reports broke that they were in on him. They had to beat out just one team, the team that Jagr had spend eleven years with - the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the end he signed with a new town after turning down more money than he signed for. The superstar signed on for one season at $3,300,000.

If you are a person scouting for new jerseys, you can expect Jagr to wear number 68, the same number he has worn his whole career.

Jagr would be a great fit in Ville Leino's old spot, next to Daniel Briere and Scotty Hartnell. He spends his time in the high slot luring defenders to create space and gearing up to use his one-timer that has helped him net almost seven-hundred goal in his NHL career.

On a personal note, I am super excited pleased about this signing. I grew up watching Jagr dominate in Pittsburgh and give the Flyers pains with the Capitals. It is always awesome when a superstar wants to play in your city and especially when this is likely his last spot in the NHL.