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Originally Posted by Swede
True, but I was thinking that it'd be more for other people to comment on if there's some text with each pic. I do know it can be quite a bit of work to do it, but it usually pays of in more replies
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OK, you are right. I am lazy, I guess. But since the thread is about Russia, I would think that idf people were intersted in discussing anything, thet would find plenty of reasons beyond pictures.
For example,
Swede, you are Swede
, so I presume you know a thing or two about hockey. How about this news, related to the city of Omsk featured at the top of this page:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3473421
Jagr leaves NHL to play for Russian team Avangard Omsk
MOSCOW -- Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, returning to the club he joined during the NHL's 2004-05 lockout
The Russian League team Avangard Omsk announced the signing of the 36-year-old Czech winger on its Web site Friday.
"It was the toughest decision in my life, hockeywise. ... No question about it. I hate making changes," Jagr told The Canadian Press.
Jagr's agent, Pat Brisson, confirmed the signing in an e-mail. He and Jagr, as well the team, wouldn't comment on contract terms. However, the deal is believed to be for two years plus an option for a third, and will pay Jagr about $7 million tax-free -- the equivalent of about $11 million a season in the NHL.
Sources told ESPN.com on Friday that Jagr has a "no-out" clause, locking him into staying in Russia for the length of the deal -- at least two years, with a third possible year, at Jagr's discretion.
"It was a very difficult but personal decision to make in light of the many NHL teams interested in his services," Brisson said. "He is grateful to the NHL and especially the Rangers in recent years."
Jagr enjoyed his experience in Omsk during the lockout.
"Don't forget I'm from Europe," Jagr told the Canadian Press. "Russia is nothing new for me. It's close to the Czech Republic. It would be different for American or Canadian players. But for me, I enjoy it. The people love hockey and I had a great time out there."
Pittsburgh, Edmonton and the Rangers are believed to have had the most interest in Jagr. All offered one-year deals.
"I want to thank all the teams that still believed in me and still made an offer," Jagr said. "Edmonton was probably the biggest offer I got. It was a great offer, to be honest with you."
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press