When the clock struck noon on July 1, very few things were certain. One thing that was: the Philadelphia Flyers were going to make headlines. Paul Holmgren and company certainly didn't disappoint, landing future Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr, forward Maxim Talbot, and defenseman Andreas Lilja and dealing away winger Kris Versteeg.
With the dust from day one settling, its time to take a look at how the Flyers fared in free agency.
1. Jaromir Jagr
When it was announced that the Flyers signed Jagr to a one-year deal with $3.3 million, many were left wondering if the 39 year old winger had enough left in the tank to justify that salary. I for one believe Jagr will not only be worth his money, he'll be one of the best-value players signed this offseason.
Jagr may not have the monstrous legs he once had, way back when he was winning scoring titles left and right. But Jagr still has a pair of world-class hands, great vision, and an otherworldly hockey sense. His temper and demeanor have mellowed with age, and he's finally embraced practicing as a viable method of pregame preparation.
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