Former New York Rangers legend Jaromir Jagr suffers potential career ending injury
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Former New York Rangers and NHL legend may be retiring from professional hockey after sustaining an injury in the Czech Extraliga.
Jaromir Jagr who is the oldest known professional hockey player in the world at the age of 52. The former New York Rangers has spent his time in the Czech Extraliga since leaving the league, with the team he now owns, HC Kladno.
Jagr has decided to take on some on-ice duties in order to keep the team healthy and competitive for fans. But unfortunately he has been sidelined due to a torn hamstring, and may have to consider retiring.
«I have something to tell you. I know you're asking why I'm not playing in any pre-season games. Unfortunately, I was injured. I know that you supported me a lot and because of you I will not give up and I am training anyway. Back as soon as possible. Thank you for your support.»
Jagr openly stated the injury occurred during training, as he failed to listen to the warnings from his physiotherapist Pavel Kolář.
«When I talked to the physiotherapist Pavel Kolář about the fact that I would like to properly train, he warned me not to do anything that my body is not used to.
Of course, I didn't listen to him... I went for a run. Not the sprints I used to do uphill, but normally straight. But I put weights on my ankles and tore my hamstring.
That was about five days ago. Pavel said it would be three to six weeks. We'll see how it heals.»
Of course, I didn't listen to him... I went for a run. Not the sprints I used to do uphill, but normally straight. But I put weights on my ankles and tore my hamstring.
That was about five days ago. Pavel said it would be three to six weeks. We'll see how it heals.»
According to the 52-year old he is expecting to be back in six-weeks, but with his age the healing process may take longer.
«The worst part is that I'm mad at myself. I was preparing, I dropped a lot (of weight) and felt pretty good on the ice. Now it has stopped again, so I'll have to start from the beginning.
But I'm not one to screw it up when I've put so much into it. The very next day I went to do things that didn't hurt. However, skating is very important and I won't be on the ice for three to six weeks. Maybe it won't be that long, we'll see. When I walk, it doesn't hurt.»
But I'm not one to screw it up when I've put so much into it. The very next day I went to do things that didn't hurt. However, skating is very important and I won't be on the ice for three to six weeks. Maybe it won't be that long, we'll see. When I walk, it doesn't hurt.»
Hopefully Jarg's recovery goes well, and is able to return to the ice, healthy and finish his hockey career with Kladno.
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