Posts About "Pavel Datsyuk"
The Best Late Round NHL Draft Picks
November 6th, 2020 * Our best ever late round draft picks article was originally published in 2014. Time will tell if anyone should be added to the list (feel free to share opinions in the comments below). In the meantime, hard to argue with these guys being the best ever. In the annual NHL Entry Draft, teams select players who they believe have the...
3 Former Red Wings Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction
November 3rd, 2020 The presidential election is heating up at warp speed, so it's a perfect time to review the NHL's own election process and present and future Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame candidates. The league recently announced it has moved this year's ceremony to Nov. 2021, and because of this, there will be no selections made next year. The...
Today in Hockey History: July 20
July 20th, 2020 July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally lands in a spot where he can get a crack at the NHL. A two-time Stanley Cup winner retires. There was a historic hire among the scouting ranks and a very talented group of players were born. Bower Heads...
7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired
June 9th, 2020 As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2019-20 season, these are the Detroit Red Wings retired numbers: No. 1 – Terry Sawchuk No. 4 – Red Kelly No. 5 – Nicklas Lidstrom No. 7 – Ted Lindsay No. 9 – Gordie Howe No....
The 5 Most Memorable Pavel Datsyuk Moments
May 21st, 2020 It is exceptionally rare for an athlete to come along and become something of a human highlight reel in any sport. I'm talking about the ability to make people say, "Wow!" Yet, for 14 seasons, the NHL was treated to such a talent. His name was Pavel Datsyuk, and he played for the Detroit Red Wings. Datsyuk's blend of on-ice...
Detroit Red Wings 'Magic Man' - Pavel Datsyuk
May 11th, 2020 Pull up Siri or whatever AI assistant you have on your phone and then ask it "who is the Magic Man?" Seriously, do it, I'll wait. Pavel "The Magic Man" Datsyuk's reputation transcends the game of hockey. For sports fans across the state of Michigan, he's a symbol of greatness, representing an era where the Detroit Red Wings...
Today in Hockey History, May 2
May 2nd, 2020 There were quite a few memorable postseason moments to occur on this date throughout the history of the National Hockey League. The final Stanley Cup champion before the expansion era was crowned as well as plenty of wins in the City of Brotherly Love. The End of an Era in Toronto May 2, 1967, is a date remembered by both those...
The Best and Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure
January 12th, 2020 Ken Holland was the main voice guiding the Detroit Red Wings' player personnel decisions since he took over as general manager in 1997 following their Stanley Cup championship. Along with a braintrust that included former general manager Jim Devellano, former Red Wings players, and coach Jeff Blashill, Holland constructed a solid Red...
NHL's Top 5 Defensive Forwards of the Decade
January 6th, 2020 With what was an eventful decade coming to a close in the NHL, it is time to look back and reflect on the best of the best. While offense dominated the headlines these past ten years it is important to note the incredible play on the other side of the ice. Defensive forwards are some of the most underrated commodities on any hockey...
Datsyuk’s KHL Years Make Him the Winningest of All Time
June 14th, 2019 After recently signing with his hometown club in Yekaterinburg, Russia, it now seems clear that Pavel Datsyuk’s career will finish in the KHL. “The Magic Man” will end up just shy of 1000 NHL games played, but his postseason record is what truly sets him apart from other active European skaters. Datsyuk is the definition of a...
NHL News & Notes: Erik Karlsson, Datsyuk, & More
June 5th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Erik Karlsson has undergone groin surgery, Pavel Datsyuk has signed a new contract in the KHL and the Vancouver Canucks won't be moving the 10th overall selection. Related: NHL News & Notes: Bruins, Predators & More Karlsson Undergoes Groin Surgery As many expected would be the case,...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Oilers, Red Wings, More
May 1st, 2019 Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet dropped another edition of 31 Thoughts and updated fans on a number of rumors and addressed a variety of topics. Among them, he discussed the Penguins potential rebuild, how the Edmonton Oilers GM search has slowed a touch thanks to the Golden Knights, and if Pavel Datsyuk is working on a return to the Red...
NHL Rumors: Datsyuk, Leafs Search for Defense, Oilers, More
January 25th, 2019 In today's rumor rundown there are whispers about Pavel Datsyuk returning to the NHL but Datsyuk's side says not so fast. There is an update on what the Toronto Maple Leafs might be looking for on the blue line and who the Oilers are considering for the vacant GM spot. Pavel Datsyuk Return to the NHL? It was reported recently that...
