July 11 marks the anniversary of when the Pittsburgh Penguins traded Jaromir Jagr to the Washington Capitals for the woefully underwhelming (and somewhat embarrassing) return of Kris Beech, Michal Sivek and Ross Lupaschuk. Pensburgh, taking a look back at the trade, referred to the deal as a "lose-lose for both sides."
Statistically speaking, however, it was, and still is, the worst trade involving a Pittsburgh sports team.
Following the trade, Jagr played 467 games in the NHL, scoring 207 goals and recording 520 points with the Capitals and Rangers. The three guys the Penguins received? 239 games, 28 goals and 73 points.
While Jagr's stint in Washington may have been a disappointment, his time with the Penguins is still legendary.
Statistically speaking, however, it was, and still is, the worst trade involving a Pittsburgh sports team.
Following the trade, Jagr played 467 games in the NHL, scoring 207 goals and recording 520 points with the Capitals and Rangers. The three guys the Penguins received? 239 games, 28 goals and 73 points.
While Jagr's stint in Washington may have been a disappointment, his time with the Penguins is still legendary.
Once upon a time Kris Beech was the type of top prospect that had NHL scouts drooling (an activity they seem to do a lot of). Beech has the size (6'3" 211) and playmaking skills that the Washington Capitals thought would bring them success when they drafted him 7th overall in 1999. Big centers were in, and Beech was the next big thing. 
