Jaromir Jagr Re-Signs with Panthers: Latest Contract Details, Analysis, Reaction

Jaromir Jagr has been so good for the Florida Panthers since being acquired in a midseason trade that the team is keeping him around for one more season.     

According to the Panthers' official Twitter, Jagr agreed to terms on a one-year deal that will keep him in Florida next season:

Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said the marriage between the team and Jagr really came down to how excited the former All-Star was about the young talent on the roster:

Jagr echoed those sentiments to George Richards of the Miami Herald on Saturday, less than a day before the deal was announced:

Despite being 43 years old, Jagr remains a productive offensive player. In 20 games since being acquired by the Panthers, he's recorded 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) and a plus-minus rating of seven.

The Panthers have been a pleasant surprise this season, boasting a 38-29-15 record with 91 points, their most since 2011-12. They were eliminated from playoff contention with less than two weeks to go in the season, which is a step in the right direction for this franchise. 

Jagr provides a veteran presence who can help the young talent develop while still providing enough offense to be worth a one-year investment.