Jaromir Jagr, who has been bothered by hip and back muscle sorenes for most of training camp, feels ready to return but he won't play Thursday night. "I can play right now," Jagr said. "I can play today. It's no problem. It isn't hurting me. I did everything with the guys. Stops and starts, it's no problem." Jagr took part in Thursday's practice and stayed on the ice with the players who aren't dressing. He expects to be ready for New Jersey's regular-season opener.