The Pittsburgh Penguins recently honored one of their greatest players in franchise history, Jaromir Jagr, with a jersey retirement ceremony at PPG Paints Arena. Jagr, who spent 11 seasons with the Penguins from 1990 to 2001, was a key player in the team’s success during that time.

Jagr, a native of Kladno, Czech Republic, was drafted by the Penguins in the first round of the 1990 NHL Draft. He quickly made an impact in the league, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in his first season. Jagr went on to become one of the most dominant forwards in the league, winning two Stanley Cups with the Penguins in 1991 and 1992.

During his time with the Penguins, Jagr set numerous franchise records, including most goals in a season (62) and most points in a season (149). He also won the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s leading scorer five times while playing for Pittsburgh.

After leaving the Penguins in 2001, Jagr went on to have a successful career with several other NHL teams, including the Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia Flyers. He also played overseas in the KHL before returning to the NHL with the Boston Bruins and the New Jersey Devils.

The jersey retirement ceremony was a fitting tribute to Jagr’s contributions to the Penguins organization. Former teammates, coaches, and fans were in attendance to celebrate his career and legacy. Penguins owner Mario Lemieux spoke highly of Jagr, calling him one of the greatest players to ever wear a Penguins jersey.

Jagr’s No. 68 jersey now hangs in the rafters alongside other Penguins greats like Lemieux and Sidney Crosby. The ceremony served as a reminder of Jagr’s impact on the team and the city of Pittsburgh, and his lasting legacy in the NHL.

Overall, the Pittsburgh Penguins paid a well-deserved tribute to Jaromir Jagr with his jersey retirement ceremony, honoring his remarkable career and contributions to the team. Jagr will forever be remembered as one of the greatest players in Penguins history.