We all know that Pavel Datsyuk could do incredible and creative things when he stepped onto the ice on any given night but what people don’t know about him is how funny he can be off the ice. Here are five examples of Datsyuk’s hilarity in front of a camera. #5 – Pavel’s Awards Speeches … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings may be the worst team in the NHL at the moment, but as you know, they have been one of the best franchises in the history of the league. The reason for that is because of the great players who have worn the Red Wings sweater over the years. The Athletic … Read more
When it comes to the best players in NHL history, it is no surprise that the vast majority of them were selected in the first few rounds of the NHL Draft. But every now and then, a team makes a mid to late-round pick that ends up shocking the world and becoming one of the … Read more
It was October 8, 2010, when Detroit Red Wings former star Pavel Datsyuk recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick. He scored a goal, notched an assist, and fought Anaheim Ducks scorer Corey Perry. On opening night, no less. On a delayed penalty to the Ducks, and after a saved shot on net by the Red Wings, … Read more
Pavel Datsyuk is indescribable. For years, the jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind moves he makes on the ice have left both the fans and the goalies he scores on speechless. From dekes to dangles, to that smile he cracks after he knows he made the entire team behind him dizzy, Datsyuk was one fun hockey player to watch. … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings superstar forward Pavel Datsyuk carved out an NHL career that saw him consistently listed as one of hockey’s top players. After he returned home to his native Russia to continue his professional career, he continued to play at a high level for the KHL’s SKA Saint Petersburg. He’s spent the last … Read more
If you had the opportunity to follow former Detroit Red Wings‘ C Pavel Datsyuk throughout his career, you were blessed to see one of the best ever when it comes to controlling the puck. Datsyuk would routinely make his opponents look silly and he would make it look effortless. Here is a little montage video … Read more
There is no question about it that the Detroit Red Wings have had a storied history which has included some great players. Of those players, only eight have had the honor of having their number retired. No. 1 – Terry Sawchuk No. 4 – Red Kelly No. 5 – Nicklas Lidstrom No. 7 – Ted … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings officially announced that Dylan Larkin is now the 37th captain in franchise history, following in the footsteps of the likes of Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg. And now that we know who will be wearing the “C” on his jersey, we now know who will be donning the “A” … Read more
We have been waiting for your lunch break for this one and we hope it gives the second half of your day a nice kick start. Take a look as former Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk, who is 42 years old, scores an absolutely filthy backhand, top-shelf goal. Yep, there is a good reason … Read more
While there’s no edition of the annual Detroit Red Wings New Years Eve matchup this season, we’ll always have fond memories of the annual tradition from years past. We’ll throw it back to the 2009-10 season – the Red Wings hosted their historic rival Colorado Avalanche at Joe Louis Arena and earned a 4-2 victory … Read more
During his 14-year career with the Detroit Red Wings, Pavel Datsyuk lit up the lamp 314 times in the regular season and an additional 42 times in the playoffs. Following the 2015-16 season, Datsyuk left the Red Wings and he now plays for Yekaterinburg Automobilist in the KHL. In his most recent game, the ‘Magic … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings hold the 4th overall selection in the 2020 NHL Draft, which gets underway tonight. It’s been a while since they picked that high in the annual proceedings – in fact, the last time they held the 4th pick, they picked a young Steve Yzerman in 1983. They’re banking on whomever they … Read more
Well, as we know, the Detroit Red Wings will not have the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, despite having what was by far the worst record in the league. Embed from Getty Images Instead, thanks to a lack of luck in the Draft Lottery, the Red Wings will be selecting at No. … Read more
There may not be any playoff hockey for the Detroit Red Wings but that does not mean we cannot flashback to some of our favorite plays from the past. Embed from Getty Images This one flashes back to Jan. 17, 2010 when Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk put goaltender Antti to sleep before hitting him … Read more
Detroit Red Wings fans had the honor and privilege of watching Pavel Datsyuk score 314 regular-season goals and 42 playoff goals during his 14 years in the Motor City so we know exactly why he was called the “Magic Man.” Well, it looks like Datsyuk has a new fan as former NFL WR Chad ‘Ochocinco’ … Read more
