Jagr On Broadway
Back when he was with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Jaromir Jagr openly talked about wanting to come to New York to play for the Rangers, after a disappointing stay with the Washington Capitals his wishes finally came true. General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the New York Rangers have acquired the All Star right wing in exchange for the disappointing Anson Carter, who returns to the team where he began his NHL career.
Reports suggest that the deal included Jagr deferring approximately 1 million dollars per year on the four remaining years of his contract, with the Capitals also picking up what appears to be 5 of the 11 million he is due. The contract also includes an option year that kicks in if he meets one of several marks. In exchange, the Ranger gave up Carter who has struggled since coming over last year in a deal that sent Radek Dvorak to the Edmonton Oilers. Carter had just 17 points in 43 games this season and was a team worst -12.