For the first time since January 7th Matt Murray will be tending net for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Murray has been dealt a tough blow on a personal level after losing his father and tonight will be his first professional test since. In his absence Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith did a nice job holding things down.

It’s probable that the lineup will look the same as it did before the break. Ryan Reaves, Matt Hunwick, and Chad Ruhwedel were all on the ice longer than the others during today’s optional practice.

Other than that there’s really nothing else noteworthy to discuss until we have some hockey to watch.

Here are some Jaromir Jagr reflections to fill the void until that hockey is played

Yesterday @Sean_Leahy asked me to share a Jaromir Jagr memory from his time in Pittsburgh. I went with the day he (probably) saved the Penguins. https://t.co/UctGAKFMox | @NHLonNBCSports

— Adam Gretz (@AGretz) January 30, 2018

A look back at the incredible career of @68Jagr by the numbers. https://t.co/hJBN8Jolgj

— NHL (@NHL) January 30, 2018

I will miss Jaromir Jagr https://t.co/sXGjfQFpPi

— DL (@davelozo) January 30, 2018

Jaromir Jagr doesn't have many connections to the current members of the Penguins. That doesn't mean they don't recognize what he means to the franchise or hockey in general.

"It's hard to explain how big of a deal he is. He's a god.”

From @JoshYohe_PGH: https://t.co/CkIcfayAXT

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticPIT) January 30, 2018

Jagr clears waivers. Our oral history on the legend: “The time between I quit hockey and I die, I want it to be the shortest.” https://t.co/jqx1tjZjef

— Kristina Rutherford (@KrRutherford) January 29, 2018

Dominik Simon on his fellow Czech, @68Jagr: "I don't think there is a bigger guy in Czech than him. People love him. People are buying tickets from all over Czech Republic to see him. He's had an unbelievable NHL career. He's a legend..." pic.twitter.com/DFJ2Tf46qo

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 30, 2018

Everyone is writing Jaromir Jagr retrospectives today. Here’s mine. https://t.co/oMLgurMd87

— Shelly Anderson (@_ShellyAnderson) January 30, 2018

Jaromir Jagr's hockey career is older than NHL teams in 14 cities and 29 current arenas.

— Ryan Mance (@Mance_22) January 30, 2018

#JagrBombs4Life

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