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ESPN.com is now reporting that the Jagr trade is a done deal, with the Rangers sending Anson Carter to the Caps -- who will cover $20 million of the $44 million left on Jagr's contract. That prompted this exchange between me and my friend, Vinnie, a fellow Flyers fan: Me: They're saying Carter straight up for Jagr. There's gotta be money, too. Vinnie: They said that the Caps are paying about 20 mil of the 44 left on his contract. So they are saving about 6 million a year and all they got was Anson Carter? No prospects thrown in? The NHL is in deep trouble if this is the kind of crap that's going on. Well, Vin, unfortunately this is the kind if crap that's going on in today's NHL. Look at the deal that Pittsburgh made to get rid of Jagr. The best player in the world -- at the time -- for three prospects no one ever heard of? Changes are needed, my friend.