Jaromir Jagr’s legacy in the NHL is as long-lasting as they come, but at the start of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, something will be different for the first time in decades.
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final will begin on Wednesday, featuring the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. But for the first time in over 40 years, the series won’t feature a teammate of Jagr’s.
Yes, really! Since 1980, the Stanley Cup Final has featured at least one of Jagr’s teammates during his career. While Jagr wasn’t playing hockey in 1980, his eventual teammate in Pittsburgh Bryan Trottier was!
This list, compiled by the NHL, features some incredible names, such as Mark Messier, Scott Gomez, Chris Drury, Mark Recchi, and more.
One of the NHL's most incredible streaks has come to an end.
This year's #StanleyCup Final will be the first time in 40+ years to not feature a teammate of Jaromir Jagr (@68Jagr). 🤯
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— NHL (@NHL) June 12, 2022
What a list! And what a legacy for Jagr to have such a storied career in the NHL for this streak to finally be broken now in 2022.
