PAVEL
DATSYUK
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Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
194 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
14
years
Debut
Oct 4, 2001
Born
Jul 20, 1978
(47 yrs)
Sverdlovsk, USSR (RUS)
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 1998 (6/171).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-02 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2020-07-10 |
Signed with the Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg of the KHL.
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| 2019-06-05 |
Signed with the Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg of the KHL.
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| 2018-04-18 |
Signed with the SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL.
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| 2016-07-08 |
Signed with the SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2007-08 (Detroit), 2001-02 (Detroit) |
| NHL | Frank J. Selke Trophy Best Defensive Forward | 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08 |
| NHL | Lady Byng Trophy Most Sportsmanlike | 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06 |
| NHL | Plus/Minus Leader Plus/Minus Leader | 2007-08 |
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2008-09 |
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2001-02 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2011-12, 2008-09 (did not play), 2007-08, 2003-04 |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2002 (Russia) |
Scouting Report
Had as much skill as anyone on the ice. Played a very patient game with the puck. Set up his linemates with aplomb and scored highlight-reel goals. A stickhandling magician, he also possessed outstanding defensive instincts. He was among the best players of all time at taking the puck away from opponents. Had a slight frame and could struggle more against physical defenders. Furthermore, he had a tendency to wear down by the end of a lengthy NHL campaign, which is partly why he finished his playing days in the KHL. Also had trouble avoiding injuries.
Long Range Potential: Dynamic, elite two-way forward.
