Pavel Datsyuk Going Into Hockey Hall of Fame – Top 10 Goals
Now that Pavel Datsyuk is going into the hockey hall of fame, what are his best moves? There are so many compilation videos to choose from…let’s start with this one: …
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Now that Pavel Datsyuk is going into the hockey hall of fame, what are his best moves? There are so many compilation videos to choose from…let’s start with this one:
For my money it’s the flip over the Blackhawks goalie in a shootout - Brad Galli posted this as well…dude.
Does Pavel Datsyuk Belong In The Hall of Fame? Hell yeah.
Here’s his stat line to consider - although what he did on the ice was SO much more.
NHL Career Statistics
- Seasons: 14 (2001-2016)
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings
- Games Played: 953
- Goals: 314
- Assists: 604
- Points: 918
- Plus/Minus: +249
- Penalty Minutes: 280
Playoff Statistics (NHL)
- Games Played: 157
- Goals: 42
- Assists: 71
- Points: 113
- Plus/Minus: +45
- Penalty Minutes: 52
Awards and Achievements
- Stanley Cups: 2 (2002, 2008)
- Frank J. Selke Trophy: 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: 4 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
- NHL All-Star: Multiple selections
Big Jim's Observation on Pavel (for what it's worth)
I've been fortunate to watch some of the best hockey players in the world - and that was just the 2002 Red Wings team....10 guys in the hall, are you kidding me? But there was something special about watching Pavel on the ice. You stopped what you were doing at the Joe (putting down the hot and ready, or taking a second sip of beer) to watch the Magic Man go to work. It wasn't just the goals or assists - it was the style. No one was smoother on the ice (and yes, I'm including Gretzky)...it was mesmerizing to watch Pavel coming down the ice on a rush...freezing defensemen and watching teammates keeping their heads up for a pass that would come out of nowhere. We were VERY blessed to be in a city like Detroit with players like Pavel Datsyuk. One of one? Absolutely.
