Calgary Flames (2017–2018)

On 4 October 2017, Jágr signed a one-year deal with the Calgary Flames.[57] Jágr had indicated before that he would like to play professionally until he is 50 years old,[58] but later stated it is very likely he will stop playing after this season, at which point he will only be 46.[59] He noted the tendency of teams to focus on younger players to the exclusion of older ones like himself, which he considers understandable and in light of which he remarked, "I was pretty lucky."[59] The Flames represent Jágr's ninth NHL team, but his first Canadian team; he said, "I want to get the experience so I can one day say I played for a Canadian team. So I’m here."[59]

On 9 November 2017, Jágr scored his first goal as a Flame, and first ever for a Canadian team, getting 2 points against the Detroit Red Wings in a 6–3 win. However, on 6 January 2018, it was reported that Jágr and the Flames were working towards a contract termination, as injuries had limited Jágr to a career-low 7 points, including just a single goal, in 22 games.[60]

On 14 January 2018, Jágr was placed on the injured reserve, retroactive to 31 December 2017, while the Flames called up Ryan Lomberg from their AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat, in his place.[61] On 28 January 2018, it was reported that Jágr was placed on waivers, signalling the end of his brief tenure with the Calgary Flames;[62] he cleared waivers the following day and was assigned to HC Kladno in the WSM Liga.[63][64]

HC Kladno (2018–present)[edit]
On 3 February, 2018, Jágr played his first game for his hometown team, and his first game since 31 December, 2017, playing nearly 20 minutes and recording 3 assists