NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As one cynical longtime wag here put it, this year's NHL All-Star Game featuring John Scott and a three-on-three format has "no stars and no hockey." But then Jaromir Jagr came to a podium inside Bridgestone Arena, and everything changed.
Wearing a gray hipster T-shirt, stylish designer jeans and artsy leather wrist bracelets, Jagr looked like your super-cool uncle—and for most of the other younger All-Stars around him on hand Friday for media day, he's old enough to be one.
Jagr will turn 44 next month. He's already the oldest player of anyone in the four major sports, but one look at his statistics (15 goals, 33 points in 46 games) proves he's not over the hill just yet. And aside from a graying lock or two of his still long, rock-star-ish hair, he certainly doesn't look it.
Jagr gave a charming, winning performance at the podium. He was serious at times, taking almost 20 full seconds to contemplate one question—on what one record or accomplishment he'd most like to achieve—before giving a thoughtful answer.
"Just playing at my age is a big challeng ...
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The Great Jaromir Jagr and Other Sights, Sounds from NHL All-Star Game Media Day
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