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Jagr blames new sticks for lack of goals, says ‘I have to start scoring’

New Jersey Devils v Calgary Flames

CALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 11: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the New Jersey Devils skates with the puck past T.J. Brodie #7 of the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on October 11, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

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Even though the New Jersey Devils came back and surprised the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, Jaromir Jagr is feeling the pressure to perform better.

Jagr is tied for the team lead in points with nine (with Marek Zidlicky) but has just two goals. Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger shares the future Hall of Famer’s take of his own play that centers around his apparently poor equipment.

“I have to start scoring,” Jagr said. “I don’t score as many goals as I would like to or have as many chances. It might have something to do with my sticks. I had to change my sticks this year. The company I (got) my sticks from went into bankruptcy. It’s not easy when you’re 41 to change all of a sudden. The game is so quick, a little difference and you lose the puck.”

They always say a good craftsman never blames his tools, but after scoring 683 career goals we can give Jagr a little bit of leeway here. Besides, after helping spark the Devils comeback with two assists against Boston maybe he’s found a new career as a set-up man.

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