JAGR: DO MY BEST TO PREVENT RUSSIA-CANADA FINAL IN VANCOUVER

The most remarkable player of Avangard, forward of the Czech national team Jaromir Jagr answered questions.


Jagr was named best player in his team in the lost match to CSKA Moscow 1:3 yesterday but notwithstanding the lack of time did not refuse to speak to sport press.

"This match was the first after the New Year’s holidays," said the Czech forward. "And everything was ok except for the final result."

"I think you understand that the defeat could no please neither my team not me."

"The Vancouver-2010 will be my fourth Olympics and the first as a player of KHL. But the Games are not to start tomorrow and I do not stuff my head with the thoughts about them. I think I will have enough time to think it over, and the preparation to it."

"Notwithstanding the coming Olympics I do not play more careful. Of course I would not like to get injured but I do not avoid ruffling."

"The Czech national squad will not be favourites in Vancouver – there are stronger opponents there."

"But the future of the golden medals will be decided in one game and it is very difficult to say who will play in it. I think our team will be good and we will be able to surprise people."

"Many specialists predict the Russia-Canada final. But I have another idea – and think that a different team will play in the final, smiles Jagr. I think you understand what I mean."

"No doubt Canada and Russia have the strongest teams but I do not want to run before the hounds. By the way I will do my utmost so that the Czech squad participate in the final."

"For me the Vancouver Olympics are in no way a chance to remind about myself in NHL. I have played enough there and my last big contract I signed in Russia. However my experience of playing on small arenas should help in Vancouver."