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Pavel Datsyuk: Former Detroit Red Wings Star Not Yet Ready For Goodbye - Last Word on Hockey
There remains little to say about Pavel Datsyuk that hasn’t been said already. He was a maestro at his best. Without question, his legacy is that of one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He is also one of the greater defensive players the National Hockey League has ever seen. Only two other NHL players have ever won the Frank J. Selke Trophy three or more times, and he was elite offensively as well. His defensive acumen, offensive instincts and blazing shot, coupled with his exceptional puck-handling abilities, made him one of the world’s most respected players during his time in the NHL.
He was an idol to a generation of puck wizards. Some have alleged that Datsyuk, who twice tallied 97 points in 2007-08 and 2008-09, could have been far more prolific offensively if he had focused more on scoring than defence. Hockey’s current stars are indebted to his nightly demonstrations for showing the world what could be done with a puck.
Pavel Datsyuk retired from the National Hockey League in 2016, opting to return home to Russia and spend his twilight years in the Kontinental Hockey League. Since then, most fans have only been able to witness his current work through the occasional highlights that appear online. Many can only appreciate his play by reminding themselves of his capabilities in his prime. There are many wonderful highlight packages online that encapsulate his incredible skill set.
However, today we will study Pavel Datsyuk’s current quality of performance in the KHL. In particular, the footage in our presentation is from Game 4 of the KHL Quarterfinals between Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg and Sibir Novosibirsk. The game was played on March 8, 2020.
Read the full article at Last Word On Hockey: Pavel Datsyuk: Former Detroit Red Wings Star Not Yet Ready For Goodbye - Last Word on Hockey
I am @CambieKev on Twitter. I write for Nucks Misconduct, Last Word On Hockey, Pass It To Bulis, and now scout with the Dobber Prospects team.
Enjoy the video!
There remains little to say about Pavel Datsyuk that hasn’t been said already. He was a maestro at his best. Without question, his legacy is that of one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He is also one of the greater defensive players the National Hockey League has ever seen. Only two other NHL players have ever won the Frank J. Selke Trophy three or more times, and he was elite offensively as well. His defensive acumen, offensive instincts and blazing shot, coupled with his exceptional puck-handling abilities, made him one of the world’s most respected players during his time in the NHL.
He was an idol to a generation of puck wizards. Some have alleged that Datsyuk, who twice tallied 97 points in 2007-08 and 2008-09, could have been far more prolific offensively if he had focused more on scoring than defence. Hockey’s current stars are indebted to his nightly demonstrations for showing the world what could be done with a puck.
Pavel Datsyuk retired from the National Hockey League in 2016, opting to return home to Russia and spend his twilight years in the Kontinental Hockey League. Since then, most fans have only been able to witness his current work through the occasional highlights that appear online. Many can only appreciate his play by reminding themselves of his capabilities in his prime. There are many wonderful highlight packages online that encapsulate his incredible skill set.
However, today we will study Pavel Datsyuk’s current quality of performance in the KHL. In particular, the footage in our presentation is from Game 4 of the KHL Quarterfinals between Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg and Sibir Novosibirsk. The game was played on March 8, 2020.
Read the full article at Last Word On Hockey: Pavel Datsyuk: Former Detroit Red Wings Star Not Yet Ready For Goodbye - Last Word on Hockey
I am @CambieKev on Twitter. I write for Nucks Misconduct, Last Word On Hockey, Pass It To Bulis, and now scout with the Dobber Prospects team.
Enjoy the video!
