Most people don’t realize just how smart Jaromír Jágr is! They think he’s some Muscle Head or a Himbo because he’s laughing all the time. But he’s a gifted artist and a genius when it comes to math. I just love the fact that he effectively rigged his own draft! He told the first four teams that he wasn’t going to be able to come over right away because he didn’t think he’d be able to get out of his required military service, and I think he may have been pressured to sign a contract with his team in Czechoslovakia. But when the Pens asked him if he could come over, he told them - if they drafted he’d come right away - cos he wanted to play with Mario! 🤗😁 And we got to enjoy them both for almost 11 years - such is Destiny 😎
You know i was at that draft in 1990, and i don't remember Nedved's pick being so popular. I guess you could call it a cautious cheer. Although Peter would turn out to be a pretty good player in the NHL, it would be with other franchises than the Canucks. You're right though Chris, It is pretty amazing at how often they came up dry, not only on draft day, but on all their picks, year after year. Even if they got a good player, it would seem like they would trade him away instead. (Rick Vaive: Cam Neely etc.) And of course, famously, or infamously, the Canucks have never had the pleasure of drafting first. A fact all Oiler fans wish would go away!
Jaromir Jagr must felt pretty lucky not to be picked before .He idolized Mario Lemieux since 1985 World championship in Prague ,when he saw Mario on TV playing great for Canada,scoring two goals against Soviets ,and he said to himself ,I have to play with Mario 🙂...of course he fooled Vancouver ,teling Burke ,he had to go to Army ,playing Dukla Jihlava army team ,which was not true at all ....but Could you imagine Jagr with Pavel Bure on the same team ? 🙂
@@jerryczech953 Honestly? I can’t imagine Jaromír playing anywhere but in Pittsburgh - Jaromír has always said he believes in God - whether it was God, Fate, written in the stars - or all three - I like to believe that he was meant to be in Pittsburgh with Mario! And now their numbers are retired side by side too 😎😁
@@siobhanofarrell4646 but he really told scouts ,he is not coming straight away ,so Philly who choose before ,flyers US scout ,empored ( dont know right english word ) over european scout ,who was Swedish ,and Philly got Mike Ricci .......of course Jagr and Mario were meant to be together ,thats what Jarda Jagr really wanted ..:-)
Jagr told all the teams scouting him ,expecially Brian Burke Canucks ,that he has to go to Army first ,so he wont be available for first two years.He was bluffing,only team he said ,Iam going right the way ,was Pittsburgh ,He really wanted to play with Mario 🙂
As a Canucks fan who became a fan in 1990 at the age of 8, I just have to shake my head at this and most other drafts. Nedved turned out to be a good player (even though he didn't want to stay here), but they could have had Jagr (who admittedly wanted to go to Pittsburgh so told everyone he wouldn't come over), a big D in Derian Hatcher, Keith Tkachuk (a big power forward), or one of the best goalies of all time in Brodeur, among other guys who would have been great at that draft position. Hindsight is always 20/20, but Pat Quinn had an almost irrational fixation with getting that "big centre" and it drove him to make some really odd selections that didn't at all work out. If he wanted the big centre, Keith Primeau was right there, and he was Canadian. He didn't become elite at any point, but he was a really effective, big, physical, 2 way pivot. It's remarkable how often the Canucks whiffed at the draft table. One bad pick after another in the first round and they didn't even have a 1st in 1987 because they *cough* traded future hall of fame power forward Cam Neely AND a 1st that became Glen Wesley, a top pairing D, for Barry Pederson, a guy with 1 100 point season, but he'd had cancer surgery to remove half of his shoulder since then and his point totals had already dropped significantly the previous season. He went from 100 to around 75 points. Every team makes bad personnel decisions, but the Canucks have a history of consistency in that area. Even Mike Ricci would have been a good pick. A shutdown centre for the next 15 years.
Jagr gets drafted, then the Penguins immediately win 2 straight cups
Jagr said Burke ,he had to go for Army ,he was just bluffing ,really wanted to play with Mario
A lot of excellent players here, for sure in the "Hall of Really Good".
Most people don’t realize just how smart Jaromír Jágr is! They think he’s some Muscle Head or a Himbo because he’s laughing all the time. But he’s a gifted artist and a genius when it comes to math. I just love the fact that he effectively rigged his own draft!
He told the first four teams that he wasn’t going to be able to come over right away because he didn’t think he’d be able to get out of his required military service, and I think he may have been pressured to sign a contract with his team in Czechoslovakia.
But when the Pens asked him if he could come over, he told them - if they drafted he’d come right away - cos he wanted to play with Mario! 🤗😁
And we got to enjoy them both for almost 11 years - such is Destiny 😎
You know i was at that draft in 1990, and i don't remember Nedved's pick being so popular. I guess you could call it a cautious cheer. Although Peter would turn out to be a pretty good player in the NHL, it would be with other franchises than the Canucks. You're right though Chris, It is pretty amazing at how often they came up dry, not only on draft day, but on all their picks, year after year. Even if they got a good player, it would seem like they would trade him away instead. (Rick Vaive: Cam Neely etc.) And of course, famously, or infamously, the Canucks have never had the pleasure of drafting first. A fact all Oiler fans wish would go away!
where were you selected?
Jaromir Jagr must felt pretty lucky not to be picked before .He idolized Mario Lemieux since 1985 World championship in Prague ,when he saw Mario on TV playing great for Canada,scoring two goals against Soviets ,and he said to himself ,I have to play with Mario 🙂...of course he fooled Vancouver ,teling Burke ,he had to go to Army ,playing Dukla Jihlava army team ,which was not true at all ....but Could you imagine Jagr with Pavel Bure on the same team ? 🙂
@@jerryczech953 Honestly? I can’t imagine Jaromír playing anywhere but in Pittsburgh - Jaromír has always said he believes in God - whether it was God, Fate, written in the stars - or all three - I like to believe that he was meant to be in Pittsburgh with Mario! And now their numbers are retired side by side too 😎😁
@@siobhanofarrell4646 but he really told scouts ,he is not coming straight away ,so Philly who choose before ,flyers US scout ,empored ( dont know right english word ) over european scout ,who was Swedish ,and Philly got Mike Ricci .......of course Jagr and Mario were meant to be together ,thats what Jarda Jagr really wanted ..:-)
Jagr just started the season in Czech Republic year 2024
Jagr told all the teams scouting him ,expecially Brian Burke Canucks ,that he has to go to Army first ,so he wont be available for first two years.He was bluffing,only team he said ,Iam going right the way ,was Pittsburgh ,He really wanted to play with Mario 🙂
As a Canucks fan who became a fan in 1990 at the age of 8, I just have to shake my head at this and most other drafts. Nedved turned out to be a good player (even though he didn't want to stay here), but they could have had Jagr (who admittedly wanted to go to Pittsburgh so told everyone he wouldn't come over), a big D in Derian Hatcher, Keith Tkachuk (a big power forward), or one of the best goalies of all time in Brodeur, among other guys who would have been great at that draft position. Hindsight is always 20/20, but Pat Quinn had an almost irrational fixation with getting that "big centre" and it drove him to make some really odd selections that didn't at all work out. If he wanted the big centre, Keith Primeau was right there, and he was Canadian. He didn't become elite at any point, but he was a really effective, big, physical, 2 way pivot. It's remarkable how often the Canucks whiffed at the draft table. One bad pick after another in the first round and they didn't even have a 1st in 1987 because they *cough* traded future hall of fame power forward Cam Neely AND a 1st that became Glen Wesley, a top pairing D, for Barry Pederson, a guy with 1 100 point season, but he'd had cancer surgery to remove half of his shoulder since then and his point totals had already dropped significantly the previous season. He went from 100 to around 75 points. Every team makes bad personnel decisions, but the Canucks have a history of consistency in that area. Even Mike Ricci would have been a good pick. A shutdown centre for the next 15 years.
Slaney had an excellent AHL career.
My beloved Jets traded Dale Hawerchuk at this draft
my uncle played juniors with him in Cornwall doug Gilmour marc Crawford and Bobby hull jr
Forgot the Habs made a play for Wendel.
Well Mike Ricci would end up in Quebec anyway oddly enough, lol ... and got himself a cup!