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Jaromir Jagr, 53, Opens 38th Pro Season for Kladno With Win

Friday's appearance pushes his Hockey Hall of Fame eligibility to 2029 under the three-year waiting rule.

Overview

  • The Kladno forward logged 10:08 of ice time on the fourth line and worked the power play in his delayed season debut.
  • Kladno beat Vitkovice 3-1 in the Czech league, with Jagr returning after missing the first 14–15 games due to a muscle issue.
  • By playing in the 2025–26 season, he restarts the Hall of Fame waiting period, making 2029 the earliest possible induction year.
  • Jagr previously balanced roles as player and owner before selling a majority stake in Kladno in January to strengthen the club’s finances.
  • The two-time Stanley Cup winner ranks second in NHL points with 1,921 and fourth in goals with 766, and he last played in the NHL on Dec. 31, 2017 with Calgary.