Jagr didn't want to test free agency

Both Jaromir Jagr's agent, Petr Svoboda, and New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello told The Star-Ledger the veteran winger had no interest in testing free agency this summer.

"He's the kind of guy that when he likes a situation, he didn't really want to know what was out there," Svoboda explained. "He was very happy with where he was. When we started talks with Lou, Jags was very much involved. Both parties decided now was the time to do it."

IT'S OFFICIAL! #NJDevils have re-signed right wing Jaromir Jagr to a new contract.

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Lamoriello echoed that sentiment.

"He certainly was a player we felt could be an asset to our team, but he had to feel that way. In the exit interview he said he really would like to come back and he'd like to get it done before he leaves rather than go through what he's gone through the last few summers," Lamoriello revealed.

"If he had to go through (free agency) he would still be interested, but he said he'd prefer to (re-sign now)."

Source: Rich Chere, Star-Ledger

Jagr: "If I'm happy somewhere and I feel the other side is kind of interested, there's no reason to change it." #NJDevils

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Jaromir Jagr contract breakdown: $3.5M base salary, plus $2M games played bonus. ($250k for every five games from Game 10 to 45).

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