Jaromir Jagr isn’t backing off his claim from a couple years ago, saying he can play until he’s 50 (though maybe not in the NHL) in an interview with TSN.
The 43-year-old Florida Panther looked spry in the opener, scoring two goals in Philly. As for playing to the half-century mark? Check out the Q&A via CBS Sports:
Q: You said a couple years ago that you’d like to play until you’re 50. Is that still realistic?
Jagr: “I know I’m going to play to 50. I know that – if I don’t get injured.