Pavel Datsyuk inducted into the Hall of Fame

[tabness]

That 2002 team gains another HOFer. Clearly the best hockey team of all-time bar none.

when players wanted to come to Detroit in free agency and trades... lol :/

 

[Henkka]

My favourite play of all time against San Jose Sharks GM.

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

He addressed missing the final year of his contract in the press conference. Saying his heart wasn’t in it anymore and he hopes the fans would understand. Or at least that’s how I interpreted it. I appreciated him saying that

I fully understand as I bet you do as well. Sadly, I remember a few Wings fans being salty about it and it came across as a very ugly look if you ask me.

 

[14ari13]

Zetterberg was awesome for Red Wings, and they called them euro tweens, but please stop winning about Z . Datsyuk was something else , outside this world. When he was on the ice I didn't care about anyone else. Gretzky is a great one, Mcdavid is the best ever hockey player and Datsyuk was the most fun to watch

Winning? Whining?

I might go to a few Nashville games this year if they land those three tbh. Stadium is electric regardless, I was shocked the first Wings/Preds game I went to because the crowd was borderline playoff atmosphere.

It was definitely one of the best games we played last season.

When my kids track down Dats highlights and ask me what it was like to watch him in his prime:

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He was the most exciting player to watch for 5-10 years in the whole NHL. Probably one of the most exciting all time.

One of the most exciting players I've ever seen play. Easiest first ballot hall of fame decision in a while.

He was the most exciting player I have ever watched.
(Kronwall, Hasek, Stevens after him)

My favourite play of all time against San Jose Sharks GM. m

My favourite moments.
Pass to himself off of the net vs the blues.
Backhand goal vs sharks.
Backhand goal vs Luongo.
The goal vs Turco.
Creative moves vs avs game 1 of the playoffs vs avs 2002.
And his reverse hits were amazing.

 

[Outl4w]

Long overdue. I miss watching the magic man, Zetterberg, and the DRW core find success to continue winning once Yzerman retired with a new core. His shootut goal is still one of the best ever.

 

[Henkka]

Backhand goal vs sharks.

Imo, this is his best play ever. Impossible shot from impossible location.

Too bad that didn't turn the game or series around, but it was those unbelieve moments you'll never believe to see.

Imo, the best Datsyuk & Zetterberg goal was this versus the Avs at the 2008 playoffs. Happened on my birthday. Thanks.



Samuelsson --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg (GOAL).

 

[Konnan511]

 

[14ari13]

Imo, this is his best play ever. Impossible shot from impossible location.

Too bad that didn't turn the game or series around, but it was those unbelieve moments you'll never believe to see.

Imo, the best Datsyuk & Zetterberg goal was this versus the Avs at the 2008 playoffs. Happened on my birthday. Thanks.



Samuelsson --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg (GOAL).

The backhand goal vs Sharks by Datsyuk and the goal by Van Basten vs Russia in EC in 1990 are probably the biggest achievement done by any athlete I have ever seen.

Imo, this is his best play ever. Impossible shot from impossible location.

Too bad that didn't turn the game or series around, but it was those unbelieve moments you'll never believe to see.

Imo, the best Datsyuk & Zetterberg goal was this versus the Avs at the 2008 playoffs. Happened on my birthday. Thanks.



Samuelsson --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg --> Datsyuk --> Zetterberg (GOAL).

The backhand goal vs Sharks by Datsyuk and the goal by Van Basten vs Russia in EC in 1990 are probably the biggest achievement done by any athlete I have ever seen.

 

[Euro Twins]

Happy Birthday to the ground

 

[Oddbob]

Happy Birthday to the ground

This was by far his funnest play in a career with lots of them.

 

[Ricelund]

Imo, this is his best play ever. Impossible shot from impossible location.

Too bad that didn't turn the game or series around, but it was those unbelieve moments you'll never believe to see.

I think that was one of the most dominant playoff performances ever. Datsyuk was unbelievable that year. If they'd beaten San Jose, it would've been more widely talked about.

 

[Frk It]

What's the saying? Often imitated, never duplicated? That was Datsyuk to a T.

Congrats to Pavel, this is well deserved, you inspired a generation of players that came after you to be more creative with the puck and think outside the box. Will probably always be my favorite Red Wing and favorite player. I look forward to Zetterberg joining you soon.

 

[Euro Twins]

What's the saying? Often imitated, never duplicated? That was Datsyuk to a T.

Congrats to Pavel, this is well deserved, you inspired a generation of players that came after you to be more creative with the puck and think outside the box. Will probably always be my favorite Red Wing and favorite player. I look forward to Zetterberg joining you soon.

Are you saying it's Datsyuks fault that kids are doing the Michigan now?

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Hasek has a political message regarding Datsyuk's induction.

Dominik Hasek Disapproves of Datsyuk's Hall of Fame Selection

Dominik Hasek is critical of the recent Hall of Fame induction of former teammate Pavel Datsyuk.

detroitsportsnation.com

 

[Fyodorov]

Hasek has a political message regarding Datsyuk's induction.

Dominik Hasek Disapproves of Datsyuk's Hall of Fame Selection

Dominik Hasek is critical of the recent Hall of Fame induction of former teammate Pavel Datsyuk.

detroitsportsnation.com

Yawn.

 

[Retire91]

The magic man

 

[odin1981]

Screw off Hasek. No man is gonna persecute a regime long known for going after family members if they can't get the criticizer.

 

[DamonDRW]

The backhand goal vs Sharks by Datsyuk and the goal by Van Basten vs Russia in EC in 1990 are probably the biggest achievement done by any athlete I have ever seen.

Do you refer to that "zero angle" Van Basten goal? If yes, this is indeed true. I was so young that time but still remember like it was yesterday.


There are only few goals in football that really stand out. Much fewer as compared to Datsyuk highlight goals

 

[GoldenSeal]

I am absolutely no Wings fan but watching Pavel play back in the day was like watching someone do magic. Respect.

 

[Konnan511]

Screw off Hasek. No man is gonna persecute a regime long known for going after family members if they can't get the criticizer.

I assume you're replying to someone I have blocked, otherwise, this is a weird thing to randomly say in the middle of a Datsyuk thread.

 

[odin1981]

I assume you're replying to someone I have blocked, otherwise, this is a weird thing to randomly say in the middle of a Datsyuk thread.

Someone linked a article where Hasek was criticizing Pavs selection to HHoF because he hasn't openly disagreed with Putin for the Ukraine stuff.

 

[14ari13]

Do you refer to that "zero angle" Van Basten goal? If yes, this is indeed true. I was so young that time but still remember like it was yesterday.


There are only few goals in football that really stand out. Much fewer as compared to Datsyuk highlight goals

Yes, that is the goal. Even his coach could not believe it.