Before Monday, hockey fans had been anticipating when Jaromir Jagr would sign a deal with an NHL team, if at all.
Although there was a time during the summer where it seemed like Jagr might not be back in the NHL before the start of the season, things changed over the past week.
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On Monday, hockey fans finally got their wish as the 45-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Flames.
BREAKING: Jaromir #Jagr has signed a 1-year, $1 million contract with the Calgary Flames.
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As you can imagine, the hockey world was extremely excited about the deal and they took to Twitter to share their joy.
The Flames logo is basically the Jaromir Jagr of NHL logos. pic.twitter.com/uesHqDZNJq
β Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) October 2, 2017
It's crazy that Jaromir Jagr and Matthew Tkachuk could be teammates. Jagr was drafted the same year as his dad, Keith Tkachuk, back in 1990
β Future Of The Six (@FutureOfThe6) October 2, 2017
Projected #Flames line combinations:
β Darren Haynes (@DarrenWHaynes) October 2, 2017
Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
Tkachuk-Backlund-Frolik
Versteeg-Bennett-Jagr
Whatever-Whomever-Doesn't Matter
JaromΓr JΓ‘gr has agreed to a deal with the Flames
β ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 2, 2017
He's 57 games away from passing Gordie Howe for most in NHL history pic.twitter.com/bOtJuLo0ZJ
Jaromir Jagr's probably going to play hockey forever. pic.twitter.com/f5bfDSUXcc
β SB Nation (@SBNation) October 2, 2017
jagr is like that one ex that you still root for to do well even though things didn't work out long-term
β ego (@EvgeniMaIkinEgo) October 2, 2017
According to the historical data we have on file, the last time Jagr earned less than $1M in base salary, was in 1992-93 when he made $700K. pic.twitter.com/x7quBb4jNc
β CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) October 2, 2017
"Hey ladies! The Jagr is back & just got his '93 Mitsubishi 3000GT out of the shop. Give me all the smooches"- The Jagr @Toucherandrich pic.twitter.com/Blcg0yGkB5
β Kev O'Leary (@Kev_OLeary) October 2, 2017
Another benefit of the Flames signing Jagr is his jersey sales alone will pay for our new arena!! Do it Flames!
β Chase Wiebe (@chasewiebe) October 2, 2017
Jaromir Jagr back for another year is the news we all needed to hear today
β Connor Duane (@ConnorDuane) October 2, 2017
Signing into the NHL Store after hearing Jagr is signing for Calgary. pic.twitter.com/iwSjtaOfzT
β Martin Johnson (@pnxchoirboys) October 2, 2017
AHHHHHHHH JAGR!!!! pic.twitter.com/ZzJVrFAAn6
β Cody T. (@Taylz_77) October 2, 2017
Jagr is playing for Calgary now? cool. His 1st west coast team, #NHL #Isles
β Duchene 2 NYI Please (@Gokaiger_Ranger) October 2, 2017
The @NHLFlames signing @68Jagr is smart even if just for merchandising. Think of all those sweet #Jagr flames jerseys. #nhl
β Nathanial Harper (@HarperNathanial) October 2, 2017
45-year old Jaromir Jagr signs 1-yr deal with Calgary Flames. 2nd leading scorer in NHL history readies for 24th season. Incredible.
β Scott LaPeer (@scottlapeer) October 2, 2017
Jagr is on a team. The season can start now.
β Lauren Glass (@GlassOf_Whine) October 2, 2017
Youβre on a line with Brouwer vs. Youβre on a line with Jagr pic.twitter.com/BNJ0aLu5c3
β βοΈIggy Smallsπ (@FlamingMoses79) October 2, 2017
JAGR'S BACK! High fives, buddy! (Photo taken in Prague back in 2011.) pic.twitter.com/MY9BKo606F
β Victoria Welch (@vickievictoria) October 2, 2017
Jagr debuted 6 months after I was born in Pittsburgh. That Iβm 27 and heβs still playing in the NHL is just the most bananaland thing to me.
β Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) October 2, 2017
Jagr finishing 7th in Hart Trophy voting in 2016 when he was 43 years old is just impossible to me.
β Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) October 2, 2017
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JAGR SIGNED IN THE NHL ππ»
β Keaton (@ChirpinParaKeat) October 2, 2017
Where do I sign up to be the Calgary flame traveling Jagr?π€
β alex bogris (@alexbogris) October 2, 2017
Hmmm... @NHLFlames born 1972 & @68Jagr born 1972 π€. Coincidence? I don't think so ππ₯. #NHL #Jagr #Twins #FinallyTogether pic.twitter.com/7r8WKuW1qt
β Aleksi Valavuori (@Valavuori) October 2, 2017
