Jaromír Jágr
Date of Birth: February 15, 1972
Birthplace: Kladno, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
NHL Debut: 1990
Draft Information: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins 5th overall in the 1st round of the 1990 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: Jágr was a dominant power forward known for his elite puck protection, strength on the boards, deceptive shot, and unmatched longevity. His low stance, incredible hockey IQ, and ability to control the tempo made him one of the most creative and productive players in NHL history.
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Stanley Cup Championships: 2 (1991, 1992 with Pittsburgh)
🏆 Art Ross Trophy (Most Points): 5× (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 13 (1992–2004, 2006, 2016)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- Hart Trophy (League MVP): 1999
- Lester B. Pearson/Ted Lindsay Award (Most Outstanding Player): 3× (1999, 2000, 2006)
- NHL First All-Star Team: 7×
- Olympic Gold Medalist: 1998 (Nagano, Czech Republic)
- NHL All-Decade Team (1990s)
🏆 Milestones:
- 2nd all-time in NHL points: 1,921
- 4th all-time in NHL goals: 766
- 5th all-time in NHL assists: 1,155
- Played 24 NHL seasons with 9 teams, including the Penguins, Capitals, Rangers, Flyers, Stars, Bruins, Devils, Panthers, and Flames
- Returned to play pro hockey in Czechia (Kladno) in his late 40s and 50s
- Only player in NHL history to score 70+ points in a season after turning 40
