Jaromir Jagr signs with Russia's Avangard Omsk after being released by Rangers

Russian club Avangard Omsk says it has signed Jaromir Jagr, a day after the New York Rangers parted ways with the Czech winger.

Avangard announced the signing on its Web site Friday, but did not disclose the terms of the contract.

Jagr had long been reported to be considering lucrative offers …