The end for Jagr? Future Hockey Hall of Famer deserves better than quiet exit.

Jaromir Jagr entered the NHL in 1990 as a colorful player with an overflowing amount of charisma and talent. He likely leaves the NHL in 2018 with the same devilish charm plus 1,921 points.

The failed stint with the Calgary Flames doesn’t alter his stature as one of the NHL’s alltime greats. It’s sad that his NHL career is likely to end on waivers. He deserved better.

Bothered by injuries since his October start with Calgary, Jagr, 45, and the Flames parted ways on Jan. 29. Jagr will return to play in Europe with the Czech team Kladno that he co-owns. He had seven points in 22 games with Calgary.

Jagr is the second-highest point producer in NHL history, trailing only Wayne Gretzky. He won five scoring championships and one Hart Trophy as league MVP during his 24-season NHL career.

But Jagr distinguished himself as much by his showmanship as his production. He wore a mullet in his career and he celebrated goals with a salute. His stories were fun. His interviews were memorable. As his career marched on, Jagr never lost his boyish passion for his sport.

Jagr loves practice, being around other players and making plays.

During his heyday, Jagr was a 230-pound winger who navigated in traffic like a much smaller player. His forte was protecting the puck with his body and skill. Defenders had a challenging time pushing him out of the crease area because he was uniquely agile for a big man. His legs were powerful. You couldn’t knock him down easily. In his prime, he could weave in and out of defenders with slickness and precision.

Jagr has said that he would like to be playing at 50 and he might be able to do that in Europe.

What we know for sure is that Jagr will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. And we know his speech will be fun, and it will be memorable. Just like his playing career.