Posts About "Pavel Datsyuk"
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...
7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired
December 29th, 2019 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....
