Penguins Offer Jagr 1-year Contract (ap)

In this photo taken Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, Pittsburgh Penguins ' Evgeni Malkin , of Russia, sits on the bench during a timeout in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Pittsburgh. Malkin, who was injured in the second period Friday night, has two torn ligaments in his right knee, according to coach Dan Bylsma.

The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year contract, and expect to hear a decision from Jagr’s agent soon. Jagr, 39, was a Pittsburgh draft pick in 1990, and helped lead the Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships. The franchise’s hope is that he accept the offer, play at least one season in Pittsburgh, and then retire with the team he started with.

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