Did the Florida Panthers pull a quick one on Jaromir Jagr?

Maybe.

The New York Post reported over the weekend that Jagr, 45, that the Panthers offered Jagr a contract extension at the conclusion of the 2016-17 NHL season but changed its mind some time before this summer's free agency period opened.

“We have it on good authority that Jagr was told at the end of the season by Florida management a contract offer would be forthcoming following the expansion draft, but then the pledge evaporated,” wrote Post hockey writer Larry Brooks. “Perhaps the change of heart followed the hiring of Bob Boughner as head coach.”

It's now August and Jagr, the legendary Czech forward with 26 years of NHL experience, remains unsigned.

Appearing in all 82 regular season games last season for Florida, Jagr pitched in 16 goals and 46 points.