KAZAN, Mar 16, Vadim Kuznetsov. Stanley Cup winner and Olympic champion Valery Kamensky said that Czech Jaromir Jagr is unlikely to return to the NHL to overtake the Russian forward “Washington” Alexander Ovechkin in the number of goals in the league. Ovechkin on Wednesday scored the 767th puck in the NHL and became the most productive European in league history, ahead of Jagr. The 50-year-old Czech then tweeted that Ovechkin should not relax, as he is not yet done with hockey and could return to the NHL. «I think Jagr's words are more of a joke, but we know what is in every joke. He probably would like to return. I am very glad that Ovechkin broke Jagr's record and became the best among Europeans. I wish him continued success, «said Kamensky. According to Kamensky, the appearance of new names in the NHL record book is good for hockey.» loses, but gains. New stars appear, and the old ones remain in the history of world hockey and continue to work for the benefit of the sport. The matches they played remain in history. You watch them with pleasure and admire, «said the famous hockey player.
