I could skate up and down, not touching the puck. You have to explain to me how that kind of playing would help my teammates or the team. It wouldn't help at all. Later, Jagr was asked if his primary concern was for the success of his team or his personal well-being. You don't think about health.
Health is secondary.
The No. 1 thing is to win the hockey game. The way his teammates see it, the Penguins' chances of winning Game 4 should be significantly enhanced with Jagr in the lineup. Not only because he has won the past four NHL scoring championships, but also because of the impact he has on opponents, even before the game begins. They have to adjust their game plan to him. When he's in there, they have to try to stop two.