JAROMIR JAGR is heading back to RUSSIA!!

The Russian League team Avangard Omsk announced the signing of the 36-year-old Czech winger on its Web site Friday. Jagr's agent, Pat Brisson, confirmed the signing in an e-mail, but wouldn't comment on contract terms.

"It was a very difficult but personal decision to make in light of the many NHL teams interested in his services," Brisson said. "He is grateful to the NHL and especially the Rangers in recent years."

Well this proves that JAGR is all about the MONEY because he is getting up there in age and figures he has his Penguins Championship plus his HOCKEY HALL OF FAME STATUS, so why not go close to home and make a ton of money with hardly any pressure!!!!

The NY Rangers have already started making moves knowing this was coming. Sometimes it is all about the MONEY!!

Rangers sign Wade Redden and then go get Markus Naslund

Wade Redden was supposed to be a big time player but had a somewhat off year last year.
I'm not sure if Redden will be revitalized playing in the BIG APPLE?!?
The same goes for Naslund who might be too old and the NY Rangers like many NY franchises pick up older players who are beyond their prime.
They gave this 35 year old - 2 years for 8 million....we'll see what gas he has left in his tank!