I don't think Datsyuk-lite is even remotely close. Vladdy is a thorn in the side of anyone he plays and he's got a lot of pest in him. No way he ever gets nominated for the Lady Byng. Selke? Not impossible.
It was a tongue in cheek comparison really given his hands and the fact he's russian . I think he's quite hard to compare to a current NHL player.
How many players have that speed, defense and SILKY hands, combined with a real pain in the ass attitude?