Jaromir Jagr Makes Bizarre Statement About Future in Hockey

Jaromir Jagr can start claiming an old age pension soon but in the meantime it's nothing but hockey. The legend recently commented on his playing career and how he feels an obligation to continue to play the game.

Jagr feels he has no choice but to keep lacing up the skates:

I have a responsibility to the club, otherwise I wouldn’t fly here, and I wouldn’t be making a fool of myself. But if I quit, the partners and sponsors would leave, and the club may be done. I have no choice. People don’t understand it, but I don’t care. Only God will judge me. I expect much more from myself, and I also believe that I have it in me. At the same time, people still expect it from me, and that’s probably the worst feeling - when people think I can, but I know I can’t. Plus, I can’t even tell them. I just know that I will do my best to help the club. I don’t know if anyone can understand my role. I don’t even want to be in such a position, but I have no choice. As long as my father breathes, I take the club as my responsibility. He held it for 20 years. As a son, I would be embarrassed if I left.

Jags turns 50 in 2022 and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Last season he recorded 12 points in 19 games and elevated his club back to the Czech Liga for the upcoming season.

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