Pavel Datsyuk Career Highlights: Part 1 - Regular Season (02-09)

The best goals, assists, dekes, hits, and steals from the Magic Man's NHL career.
Part 1: 2001/02 - 2008/09
Part 2: 2009/10 - 2013 - • Pavel Datsyuk Career H...
Part 3: 2013/14 - 2015/16 - • Pavel Datsyuk Career H...
Coming Soon
Part 4: Playoffs
0:00 - 2001/02
3:33 - 2002/03
6:32 - 2003/04
10:00 - 2005/06
15:07 - 2006/07
25:52 - 2007/08
42:17 - 2008/09
Too many to list and remember, but special thanks to the youtube users who posted some of the clips from the early seasons.

[@premiertrainingFL]

Very few players in history and I would argue none rivaled his offensive play making and his insane defensive skill. Some of his stats aren’t even traceable, him being on the ice and creating opportunities for other team mates. Super talented and I believe the greatest total hockey player ever. No weakness in his game, he handed out some big hits too.

[@dennisryan1489]

Best NHL Player I've Seen in my Life! Way Better than Gretzky! I still say it's true today! I just had a recent birthday in my upper 50's and Datsyuk is the the best!

[@jakek5610]

57 minutes and 40 seconds later I am no closer to understanding how the mind of Pavel Datysuk works.

[@michaelmack1035]

As a Wings fan, I am awesomely blessed to have watched Datsyuk. He did things that no hockey school could teach

[@masterwayne420]

I’m a Flyers fan but the Magic Man is my favorite player of all time

[@noeybalbonzers9755]

I still to this day, have yet to see anyone do the things he was able to do. Definitely my favorite player of all time.

[@walterzilke9905]

The best Detroit Player ever! And NHL too!

[@slipperyseal95]

This man is my favorite player I’ve ever seen. I need his jersey I’m a Detroit native but he is ridiculous. I’m 26 and a hockey player but he is an absolute legend

[@slipperyseal95]

To rectify I’ve always been a wings fan. I have a howe, yzerman, konstantinov, probert, and zetterberg, didn’t have my size for a datsyuk when I looked.

[@ljrayburn322]

@@slipperyseal95 I have those plus a Paul Coffey, Dino Cicirelli, Joey Kocur, Paul Yzerbart and Tim Cheveldae jerseys too. Huge wings fan here

[@cfhklhog]

The major WOW-factor producer!

[@ErizotDread]

There's been a lot of players to come through Detroit that have been a blast to watch play, but none of them for me has made more of an impression than Datsyuk. He was an absolute joy to watch, always making every play he was on the ice for exciting. He left such an unfillable hole when he left the NHL. So much fun to watch!

[@user-tn7yg1ik7o]

Пашка красава, жаль русскую ракету Максим Афиногенов.!!!

[@musicclassic5938]

A puck artist.

[@luckyluc03]

Gary Thorne calling Datsyuk plays on TV gives me goosebumps every time. It's almost like I want to tear up, no matter how many times I see the same play! Wow.

[@dronlaa]

I have never seen any highlights with so many "unbelievable" and "oh my goodness" ) Pasha was true magicman.

[@angelanikasurjik1527]

He assisted Brett Hull's 700th goal and Yzerman's final NHL goal (692).

[@jakemagulick7006]

Thanks for everything, Magic Man.

[@user-dg3zz1nv7k]

На три вещи можно смотреть бесконечно - на огонь, на воду, и на то ,как играет Паша Дацюк.)) Как кошка с мячиком.

[@timmyjohnson1195]

I don’t think people understand how good datsyuk seriously was. He, in terms of overall ability in the O and D zone, could be top 5 all time. Skill wise, I’d say top 3

[@fredoh7553]

Timmy Johnson the Undoubtedly best puck handler of all time. Top 3 defensive forward of all time. A force to be reckoned with offensively. He has to be in the top 10 greatest players of all time conversion. I don’t think anyone besides the greatest of the greats (Gretzky, Lemeiux etc.) had as much god given ability as Datsyuk.

[@timmyjohnson1195]

Frederick Hubacker I wholeheartedly agree.

[@noeybalbonzers9755]

I would say top 1.

[@vitalityrules3213]

@@fredoh7553 best puck handler of all time ... 100% and it’s not even close... if only there was a stat for % of dangles completed lol

[@KevinMDowney]

Undoubtedly.

[@judeau9151]

Datsyuk and Hossa was such a short but sweet relationship :,)

[@paulmartin6209]

He's my favorite redwing ever and I grew up watching him play my whole life and I think I'm gonna cry.

[@zhandospolov3553]

He's = HIP = highly intellectual player, composer of the hockey game, one of the best creatures of the Mother Nature.

[@klompsauce]

Steve Yzerman is my all time favourite and Gordie is the Goat, but Pavel is the best I’ve ever seen

[@user-iu2ri3ox4v]

а что тут скажешь то, дацюк легенда номер 13

[@UdarMolota]

Павлик,, такой красавчик. Наш герой,несомненно.

[@evilTaker90V2]

Well if this video is not a proof that Datsyuk is one of the best of all time, I don't know what is. I was smiling through the whole video and watching in awe as Pav did his magic. Future Hall of Famer and hopefully Wings retires his number

[@user-xu6zk7kc5e]

Волшебник

[@Hemski1000]

Я всегда называл его номер 1 !!!

[@jackg2630]

I love these videos !!!!! We need more long highlight videos

[@puppypaco2985]

29:00 is my favorite all time. A show of the eyes in the back of his head, his jukes and his magic

[@justincrawford9764]

As a red wing fan, and datsyuk fan, I truly appreciate your hard work and dedication mate!

[@TitEgorovich]

Художник!!! Так всё просто у него выходит.

[@polaris7285]

Павел уникальный игрок, и его виртуозная игра заставила других играков его клуба не принудительно а с наслаждением повышать уровень своей игры, ведь так приятно играть в хоккей с Пашей.

[@user-ss1pk1xe1e]

Именно ИГРАТЬ!

[@user-dg3zz1nv7k]

Замечательное видео о Паше.

[@wingshorns1768]

Just finished watching the whole vid, simply fantastic Awood... Us fans that bleed red, we love your channel. I've watched just about every video you have, some multiple times over. A database of history. There will never be another Pavel Datsyuk, simply one of the best two-way players ever. His defense was exciting to watch let alone offense. Probably the best neutral zone player I have ever seen, and the best at turning defense into offense. And it was great to see some of the plays that did NOT result in goals. These are the lost shifts where we still see magic, buried beneath the highlights. Keep up the awesome work

[@daleliske9757]

Datsyuk stardom was making other players shine. So much, it's hard to find other players video's speaking highly of his play. Unless it's Red Wing related.

[@mishelbadukin4431]

Да!!! Уж не бей-беги..Играет как буд-.то ИГРАЕТ!!!!!!!!! Волшебство!!!

[@wantsome-zs5sq]

I watched every game his rookie year. I was laid off from my job.

[@Slanderx]

You're a wizard. Thanks!

[@52156drj]

The video I'd like to see is interviews with the guys who played with Datsyuk. Play after play he seems to serve up perfect passes. Hull, Zetterburg, Holmstrom, and may more can credit Datsyuk for a number of their goals.

[@RussianImmigrant]

Помню как Павел играя за уральцев забил самую красивую шайбу, которую я видел. Я тогда сказал, что Павел будет ярчайшей звездой в НХЛ, если ему дадут туда перебраться. А сколько таких невероятных шайб он забил ещё. Если бы не подборки из НХЛ никто бы не знал о нём иначе чем из устных расказов его стареющих фанатов. К счастью, благодаря цивилизации, американцам и канадцам, эти шедевры удалось увековечить.

[@melloXavi]

Павел гений!

[@orz9313]

Great video. Gonna miss him so much...

[@TkoPunches]

What a beaut! Awesome vid, thanks for the work, bud!

[@walexander8378]

Downloaded, saved, cherished. Man, this is the tribute of all tributes. Amazing.

[@keldonlemon]

Hes my favourite player bar none. The fact that someone (awood40) has taken the time to compile this is truly special. Thanks man, this will be going into my favourites!

[@user-el4ee1xe3d]

Я много здесь пересмотрел видео с Павлом. МЫ одногодки и он мой мотиватор по жизни, а в своем деле он - он Брюс Ли хоккея. Но никак не мог застать гол, который ну, точно есть - гол рикошетом от вратаря. Вот на 17.20 вроде как он, наконец то!!!

[@zeynaddinoglu2015]

Лучший

[@GreatLakesGunner]

My god that datsyuk, zetterberg, and hull line was just nasty

[@randomperson8021]

Man, I was going to drive to Detroit specifically to see him play live this last season :(

[@sofaking27]

Datsyuk, hull and Fedorov....what a line

[@dmitrymeshcheriakov3939]

Great player

[@krisfrederick5001]

God I miss having him in Detroit. (edit) We have been spoiled as a Red Wing fan growing up in the 90's and I recognize that.

[@AidanMurray1]

i had tears in my eyes at the end of game 5 because it was datsyuk's last game

[@x_zombiekillla_x9125]

i had tears in my eyes cos i knew we were done.

[@SkepticHeathen]

Federov to Datsyuk to Hull..my god. That line should never have ever been possible, let alone what that entire team was.

[@user-xh7jj7rx8d]

классное видео волшебника, из-за него полюбил Detroit our NHL, жалею что Паха не остался до конца карьеры в крыльях..

[@MrBenkushniryuk]

always love your Datsyuk videos, keep it up! we appreciate it .

[@MrEmachine]

i love how you group your highlights, like a string of nice goals, 5 cross-ice assists, 3 wraparounds, etc. it has a very good rhythm

[@user-vs6cd6ee8v]

Для меня лично Паша остаётся самым великим игроком и статистика здесь совсем не причём

[@Dzymba]

Так и есть, мне он по игре вообще инопланетянином кажется, так быстро думать и такое руками вытворять не реально)))

[@stephengazzola1025]

You do such an amazing job with these videos man! You are the best! I can't tell you enough how much I love them and as a wings fan, how happy these videos make me and probably everyone else who watches them! Keep up the amazing work and thank you

[@user16anat]

Как жаль что, не получилось видеть, все его матчи. Реакция болельщиков нхл говорит о его величии. Браво Дацюк🤝

[@xentricityy8832]

He will be missed.

[@xentricityy8832]

Was the best player in the world at one point.

[@jaredescareno7191]

+Xentricityy88 that's for damn sure

[@AidanMurray1]

he will defiantly make it to the hall of fame

[@tomace194]

Holy cow. Could you imagine playing again a line of hull datsyuk federov Lindstrom and who cares about who else. Omg

[@jaredescareno7191]

It's was an absolute privilege to watch datsyuk play over the last 15 years. Definitely took it for granted, I'm going to greatly miss the magic man. And as always, awood puts out quality videos! Thanks awood!!

[@LoffNYR]

These dangles, that wrist shot, those jockstraps. #hockeyporn Thanks for all the great highlights over the years, Awood. Bye, Pavs. :(

[@musicclassic5938]

Best backhander, best IQ, best puck robber and artist

[@aldenkajy3087]

Awood. You are the real MVP

[@lukemomblow9945]

Sometimes I forget why I’m a diehard wings fan, but then I see this video and replay my childhood of watching this guy play every night, and I know why I’ll never root for another team

[@ckc1468]

thanks for doing this. Sad to see that he won't have anymore highlight goals in the nhl but love him anyways. thanks can't wait for part 2

[@user-bm8uj8jz2k]

Игра Павла это искусство! Если играть в ассоциации - Дацюк это да Винчи. Например, Саша Овечкин - это Малевич и черный квадрат. Но всем добра и здоровья, Овечкина в первую очередь.

[@luckyluc03]

Hey man, watched part 2. Just started on this one. Thanks for these highlights! It makes me miss Lidstrom, Holmstrom, and Hull. Those were the days! #letsgoredwings

[@natestogdill5745]

High quality content, even for low quality video. Love you channel, please keep this up

[@Tigul88]

Good bye Pasha. Will miss you

[@rapturousspearhead602]

Goal at 31:21 might be one of his top 5...

[@poejavelski148]

imo the only other players in history that can/could compete with Datsyuks all around game is Forsberg, Jagr, and Lemieux. Easily one of the greatest of all time.

[@poejavelski148]

Also, this video makes me embarrased to be a Sharks fan lol.

[@JakeMCGreen]

The only comparable in overall game is Fedorov

[@vladme5335]

With all the respect to all, neither of them is comparable to magicman in two-way play.

[@ADEEZY1926]

@@vladme5335 agreed. Hes just too damn talented.

[@user-vw8tc3vh1x]

the players listed by you did not own what Datsyuk owned, i.e. excellent skating, the ability to cling to the puck and make a goal and not close the pass !

[@davezarvan]

At 13:08, 13:59, and 36:59, you can tell that there are a large number of Red Wings fans (possibly the majority) at the United Center. That just goes to show that most of today's Blackhawks "fans" are bandwagoners, which is why I have no respect for Chicago and their idiotic fans. At 14:53, Datsyuk assisted on Yzerman's 692nd and final NHL goal. We all know about the chemistry Datsyuk had with Zetterberg as the Euro Twins, but highlights from 2008-09 showed the chemistry Datsyuk also had with Hossa, which was definitely just as impressive. Just imagine if Hossa remained in Hockeytown for more than one season. One can wonder. The best moment of this entire video is definitely at 50:15; the Magic Man shows off his soccer skills. And thank you so much +awood40 for making these amazing videos, you have no idea how much it means to big Red Wings fans like me and others! LET'S GO RED WINGS!

[@santerilaahanen7884]

Great player, great video, have to appreciate!

[@g4y0rgy]

The best russian in NHL, i don't care about others, this is better

[@chevelle1]

His stats would’ve been even more impressive if he didn’t play behind Yzerman, Larionov, Federov, etc earlier in his career. Not much ice time. Also, his last few seasons the wings were on a sharp decline. Not to mention his attention to the defensive side of the game.

[@user-hx6ds9um8l]

Гений хоккея. Когда так начнёт играть большинство - раскроется сущность игры, как - я господствующий над шайбой и обстоятельствами!

[@awood40]

The quality will be a little more consistent in Parts 2 and 3. It's all over the place in this one due to limited footage from these years and HD internet video not existing yet. Don't have a timeframe yet for when the next 2 will be finished, but if I had to guess, I'd say sometime in July and August.

[@mattd2026]

quality. will be sure to share this.

[@AidanMurray1]

this is still an amazing video

[@joe03110]

Thank you so much for producing all the videos you do. By far the best redwings highlight footage on KZbin. I don't think any other NHL club has a fan that does this let alone as well as you do

[@Bar68S]

Благодарю за видео..!!

[@haigplague]

Amazing video dude.

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Amazingly ironic he got goal #1 against Carolina considering what happened later that year

[@datsyukiancircus]

One of His most underrated qualities is showcased at 3:30. I swear He lives at least six seconds in the future.

[@user-uy4tv2nu6i]

50:26 👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣 For the first time I saw a video with this funny moment!

[@evenstrength]

Oh, man. Thank you for this.

[@TheBollocksPictures]

How the hell did he see Big Bert at 25:11!?I hate when people compare Datsyuk to God. I mean, he is good and all, but he's no Pavel Datsyuk.

[@52156drj]

What a great post! I laughed out loud!

[@Fractalholic]

Thanks so very much for the Magic Man highlights! Sure brings back some exciting memories! Thanks also for the current highlights also! I'll have to see if I can find the part 2 of this!

[@awood40]

There are links in the description for the other parts. I've actually acquired a lot more footage since then. I'm planning on doing a video of every regular season goal from his career.

[@Fractalholic]

@@awood40 That would be fantastic!!! Thanks for all the work of putting these together!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Magic

[@AidanMurray1]

WHO WATCHED THE WHOLE VIDEO?

[@user-kk1gj1uq9n]

With the great pleasure

[@user-ft1ye4nj7k]

Me, more than one time.

[@user-wb3mu1pe8v]

Ай эм..))

[@bozidarborojevic4131]

Probably 10 times so far

[@user-uc7qy7ie7n]

Павел великолепен, однако были нормальные ребята, Зеттерберг

[@sanflux]

Pavel Datsyuk!!! 13 the magician!

[@willeekinz]

AWOOD FOR PRESIDENT! THANK YOU!!

[@Derek8ovechkin]

Great work dude, keep up the awesome wings content

[@user-eo7xm8zm8g]

Защитники и вратари знали, что в какую бы сторону они не начали движение, Павел уже будет двигаться в противоположную.

[@thedukeofthewicked1148]

awood40 you are the man.

[@Drewbarca]

Pavel complete Master of fence

[@timmyjohnson1195]

what I don't understand is how you can get as good as datsyuk?

[@rapturousspearhead602]

one puck

[@user-rd2nd7oz1m]

Павел лучше чем Овечкин

[@blacky9854]

Говорят,Павел шведов в хоккей играть научил на свою голову-))))

[@brnmilligan9656]

Hi from Russia! The best video which i watched

[@rahimrufullayev9953]

Как детей катает соперников на льду,как детей!!!

[@user-wb3mu1pe8v]

Дацюк форева..!!))

[@user-uc7qy7ie7n]

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