"Keep scoring, because, as you know, I didn't retire from hockey yet and there's a chance I might come back to the NHL and start chasing you," said Jagr, who's still playing at age 50 for the team he owns in the Czech Republic.
Alex Ovechkin scores 767th goal, passes Jaromir Jagr for 3rd on NHL list
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Jagr said the only thing that can stop Ovechkin from catching Gretzky are “injuries.” But he thinks part of the reason why “The Great 8” has remained remarkably healthy in his career is his strength.
Jaromir Jagr: Alex Ovechkin 'cannot be stopped,' will break Gretzky's goals record
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