"The agent for free agent right wing Jaromir Jagr said this morning there is a "really, really good chance" Jagr will play this season in the NHL.

Petr Svoboda, Jagr's new agent, said he will talk again today with Penguins general manager Ray Shero about possibly signing a one-year deal with the Penguins.

Jagr's legacy with the Penguins is a factor.

"We talked a lot about that (Monday), just Jaromir and I speaking about his days with the Penguins," said Svoboda, speaking from the Czech Republic, who indicated the Penguins have expressed interest.

"Playing again in Pittsburgh is obviously something that's on Jaromir's mind, but I wouldn't say it's the main factor. The main factor for him is having a chance to win again."

Svoboda said it's "obvious" Jagr's not seeking top dollar. He would not provide a range of salary Jagr is seeking.

The agent suggested the Penguins and Detroit Red Wings are front runners, but said other teams are in the mix. He would not identify those teams or the league's in which they play. Jagr, 39, has played the past three seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Regarding the Penguins, Svoboda said the appeal to Jagr is returning to his NHL roots, playing with centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and "being part of the professional, winning organization Ray has built."

Shero is not the only Penguins' official on Jagr's mind."