Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Jaromir Jagr is 45. He’s older than his other two linemates combined. He’s older than eight of the Blues. He’s the last player standing from NHL 94, and the day that he retires will officially be the day that my childhood dies.
He’s not only notable because of his age. His work ethic is the best in sports, and he’s having a season that, yet again, would make men half his age jealous. At 11 goals and 23 assists, he’s behind last year’s output but is still tied for fourth on the team in points.