From Russia With Love

Do the Russians really have a 'bro-mance' with Jaromir Jagr? The new KHL Magazine thinks they do:

Pavel Strizhevski / Hot Ice:
WHY DO WE LOVE JAGR? --

Life in Russia is difficult enough even for Russians. For a foreigner it should be twice difficult. But not for Jagr who is loved everywhere ...

what epic deed has Jagr accomplished for the sake of Russia, if one does not deem miraculous the mere fact of his presence at our two championships? The victory at the European Champions Cup in 2005 was inarguably quite good, but at the same time, it was not such а notable trophy. However, it were not those three, but rather Jaromir, who was greeted with demonstrations upon each one of his arrivals. With banners, an orchestra and a mountain of gifts...

Will Jagr love'em and leave'em?

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Beyond the Blueshirts:
KHL launches magazine, website --

KHL has announced the launch of Hot Ice, a magazine and web site covering the league and Russian hockey, published in both English and Russian ...