[VIDEO] Pavel Datsyuk: The Maestro's Finale? A look at his recent playoff performance in the KHL.

[CambieKev]

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.

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[MBH]

Is probably my favorite of all time.
Definitely the most entertaining player I've ever watched on a regular basis.
Might feel differently if I was a Pens fan back in the Lemieux or Jagr days.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

I'd still have preferred him @$3M/1yr. over Flip. If only for the nostalgia & I'm sure he could've taught Larks & co. a few more things.

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

I'd still have preferred him @$3M/1yr. over Flip. If only for the nostalgia & I'm sure he could've taught Larks & co. a few more things.

Wasn’t the whole point of him going back to Russia because he lost custody of his daughter?
Or was that just a faux reason by his agent

 

[MBH]

Wasn’t the whole point of him going back to Russia because he lost custody of his daughter?
Or was that just a faux reason by his agent

I think he wanted to go home.
The reporting said he was ready to go home before he signed his three-year deal, but Holland talked him into staying.
He had to give up a substantial chunk of money and, if I remember right, declined a $2M signing bonus he was entitled to, as well.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

I think he wanted to go home.
The reporting said he was ready to go home before he signed his three-year deal, but Holland talked him into staying.
He had to give up a substantial chunk of money and, if I remember right, declined a $2M signing bonus he was entitled to, as well.

Datsyuk's agent wanted a 5-year deal and Holland talked him down to 3 years.

His deal was front loaded so he earned $10 million the first year, $7.5 the second, and would've earned $5.5 million his final year. He declined the $2 million signing bonus in February but it was for the next season, so it would've been a real dick move to take that money and then walk.

The only thing that kept Datysuk in Detroit even the second year of his deal was the Wings telling him that if he stayed that year they wouldn't fight him playing in the KHL the next season.

 

[FabricDetails]

Datsyuk's agent wanted a 5-year deal and Holland talked him down to 3 years.

His deal was front loaded so he earned $10 million the first year, $7.5 the second, and would've earned $5.5 million his final year. He declined the $2 million signing bonus in February but it was for the next season, so it would've been a real dick move to take that money and then walk.

The only thing that kept Datysuk in Detroit even the second year of his deal was the Wings telling him that if he stayed that year they wouldn't fight him playing in the KHL the next season.

And this is probably why we'll never see #13 in the rafters unfortunately.

 

[The Real Pastafarian]

13, and 91, belong in the rafters.

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