Pavel Datsyuk - Press Conference on Decision to Return to Russia

[@Velocityforce187]

Wow he was really trying not to cry at the end, just goes to show how much he admired playing for this team, pavel have a great time in Russia and enjoy your self

[@janakand]

Thank You Pavel Datsyuk for your magic that you brought us. thanks magic man #13

[@The_Frozen_1]

We've been so lucky to watch Datsyuk for the Red Wings. I will miss seeing him play, but I 100% understand his desire to go home. Good fortune, and most importantly, thank you for 14 great years. You're the best!

[@matthewwatson8854]

As a Boston fan got a lot of respect for Pavel Datsyuk so much respect and legend I love watching his highlights

[@TheMhwinner]

Same as a Blues fan. I could watch his highlights all day.

[@HeyWhatsThat]

I'm sad to see him leave but I am happy I got to watch Pav over the past 14 years, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done and the memories you have implanted in my head for an eternity, You are truly magical.

[@hockettowngamer3780]

Thanks for the memories Pavel

[@IanT820]

Will definitely miss him. Another legend gone. And another number that will hang in the rafters. God speed #13

[@nickstoudemire8845]

+John Van Hof yeah but thats not as sad as this man leaving

[@camrozz2440]

It sucks man. A talented man gone back to his home

[@gollumi5046]

his a great player :) good bye #13

[@cainnedrow7724]

Thank you Pavel, for leading the team with Z for the past seasons. Congrats on 2 Stanley Cups, 3 Frank J. Selke Trophies, 4 consecutive Lady Byng Trophies, and a Hart Memorial Trophy. You were an Elite player for the Wings, thanks for the great seasons, congrats on a great career, can't wait to see #13 up in the rafters. Have fun back in Russia. #MagicMan13

[@EvilSurroundsUs]

he should have had at least 5 trophies each and enough rings to wear on all his fingers/thumbs and a few toes.

[@IamBuffal0]

I'm a Sharks fan, but Pavel Datsyuk is a Legend. One of the best hockey players of all time and a true Artist on the Ice.

[@alexandermcinnis6753]

Thank you Pavel!!!

[@o0prodigy4110o]

Best wishes Pavel!!! Thanks for all the highlights and memories!!! #13

[@bimblebury7105]

Большой Спасибо Паша!!! Thank for your hard work and dedication over the years. All the best to you and your family and to your future in the КХЛ.

[@becks989]

I'm not very good with words so I'll just make it short and simple. Thank you Magic Man for everything you've done for us. You've inspired me from the first Wings hockey game I watched . I (along with many other hockey fans) will miss you. You'll always be welcome back in Hockeytown if you'd like to visit. :')

[@wenca1352]

Thank you Pav for all the great years!!! I will miss your great plays. Good luck Magic Man.

[@emmalarkin1123]

OMG!!!! I am so sad. We will miss you Pav!!! Thank you for playing for the Red Wings. 😭

[@emmalarkin1123]

Love you!!!❤️

[@d1sco8]

so long ago .. and i still cry when i watch this. Best player to ever played the game..and Together with Yzerman my favorite player . I miss you pav..

[@lilbubs9251]

Family is everything. Thank you and God bless you and your family.

[@classyviper1one]

Can't believe you're leaving us for Russia! Thanks for being one of the best! The Magician's last act, will be disappearing. But we will never stop applauding. Thanks for putting on one hell of a show 13

[@gavinkeeler1887]

Broke my heart...

[@Saint3188]

Thank you for all the wonderful memories Pavel. I wish you and and your family nothing but the best back in Russia.

[@RedWings80]

Thank you Pav!!!

[@saintcasula]

Thank You Pavel ❤️

[@zacozacohallo9173]

He was a legend,it's shure that will gonna miss him a lot...he was also the favorite player of a big nomber of people,like me,for an exemple... Thanks Datsyuk for giving us good memories. New legend #13

[@chrisskelton2846]

Will always be grateful and will never forget.

[@theodorekrentz4889]

Best of luck to the man who got me into the game of hockey 7 years ago. great player, much respect.

[@ImTheMan725]

i'm not even a red wings fan but he was my fav player

[@vuk96zj]

The greatest player of his generation.

[@5757157]

Feel lucky I had the opportunity to see him play on their road trips to Western Canada, all the best Pavel.

[@Average--pg5my]

Thanks for the memories

[@stephenvilliers5458]

What a lovely humble man

[@yasirmalik5583]

Greatest two way player of all time. Nuff said.

[@redred4542]

Great player but he's definitely not a 2 way player he's a magician with the puck but he can't hit like a player like Ovechkin or Kronwall

[@vladme5335]

Playing defence is not just hitting, man. Greatest two-way player, definitely

[@karson1778]

+Axel Hockey yes he can

[@acevedoa89]

he knocked Shea Weber on his ass, doesn't that count?

[@timmyjohnson1195]

@@redred4542 lmao I hope your joking dude. You truthfully have never played hockey to not know what “two-way player means” lol

[@BLB13films]

I love you dats have a blast in Russia pal. Never forget us. Sincerely Red Wings Fans

[@mhoffys]

Sad to see my favorite player leave up on the rafters you go

[@scowlistic]

That looked tough, thanks Pavel.

[@austinfrederick1360]

He is in amazing good hockey player he will always be remembered as a red wing❤️❤️ I hope he comes back in 2022🙏🙏🙏

[@erikmarkus7467]

i dont like red wings... but who can dislike datsyuk? after so many things ive seen in hockey, datsyuk can still make go WOW.

[@81OH4Z4RD]

What a sad day for the wings and entire NHL.

[@lv2keepfit493]

True gentleman, pure class and amazing AMAZING hockey player that even today we look back at his skillful magic he brought to the NHL, absolutely one of a kind.

[@88jameson88]

best puck handler of all time

[@Niizzy92]

#THANKYOU13 🙏

[@mikeorgan5128]

This man was a great player

[@meatman1086]

I just wanted to hear him speak. I know he didn’t do lots of press conferences because he doesn’t speak the best English but he did I really good job here

[@mr.audini9986]

its been 6 years and this still hurts :( all i ever wanted to be as a kid was Pavel Datsyuk! :/

[@flynncadell8710]

Bye Magic man everybody will cherish #13 in the hockey universe and the hall of fame

[@Codylun92]

If only we had someone like Dats this season. Only place to go from this season is up and maybe the Wings will get lucky and find a talent like him again soon, Hopefully.

[@calvinspiff4348]

Fedorov has always been my favorite skater. Datsyuk is definitely my number 2.

[@paulmartin6209]

This makes me sad.

[@jimknowlton342]

He didn't owe us anything, he was one of the best and his last contract didn't really matter, we needed to rebuild and he got to go home.

[@gaborcsorba6839]

#13 Magic Man

[@ak40kevn]

Top 5 favorite athlete ever. Champion and artist on the ice.

[@HonchoHoodo]

My all time favorite red wing player . made the game look so easy , cant wait to see him in HOF and #13 retired

[@АннаХалматова-й4ф]

Скоро увидишь 😊 11 ноября 2024 он станет членом зала славы 😊

[@gamersxs]

Thanks for the 7.5 million dollar parting gift, Pav!

[@wayfastwhitey2699]

Thank Ken Holland's dumb ass for giving Pav a 3 yr deal at that rediculous price! Pav clearly didnt want to come back after the lockout, and during his last extension if Holland woulda went year to year on a deal instead of trying to go as long term as possible, the Wings wouldnt be in this situation. The guys management skills are trash. His last big trade was to bring in Brad Stuart. Hasnt made a descent move since. And his biggest mistake, keepin that bum Franzen over Marion Hossa. Thanks for the memories Pav! Best of luck in Russia! Enjoy your farewell tour!

[@gamersxs]

We'll see how self righteous you are in a few seasons when it becomes glaringly obvious just how much Pav's early exit is going to cost this team. We're in salary cap hell right now and it's all thanks to Pav. Yeah he did a lot for this organization but he went back on his word and dishonored his contract while royally screwing our future in the process. I call it even.

[@gamersxs]

Leaving for your family is justified, what isn't justified is signing a three year contract knowing that you already had intentions of leaving for Russia since the 2012-2013 lockout season (which he openly admitted btw). So if you wanted to leave since then, why sign a three year agreement in 2014? How is that even remotely considered responsible? He could have gone year to year but why do that when he can earn over 22 million dollars the first two years of the contract and then split to Russia in the final year of the contract, the year Detroit was supposed to get a return on their investment? Pretty convenient timing. But let's ignore that, and say it was 100% family related and the 22 mil had nothing to do with it... WHY sign a three year contract? Either way you look at it, it was an irresponsible move and cost this team BIG both short term and long term. Weather we eat his cap hit or trade the dead contract, we lose. I love Pav just as much as anyone, he was a remarkable player and helped us win the cup in 07 and carried us to the finals in 08 but sometimes you have to put your fandom bias aside and look at things from a realistic perspective. Any way you look at this, it's absolutely devastating for this team. And it didn't have to end this way. He could have gone year to year (albeit he would have made less money) or he could have honored his agreement and played out the final year of his contract. Now there is a black hole in the salary cap and the only way out of it is to give up a piece of our future. Unless Ken Holland manages to pull a rabbit out of a hat, we're going to lose something big but he's even less optimistic than I am. "Are we going to be compromised? Absolutely," Holland said. "Is it going to affect some of the things we can do? Absolutely. You'd be dreaming if you think that having a $7.5 million cap hit on our cap space has no effect on our ability to do business. It's a huge hole. It's a really difficult situation. I'll try to manage it the very best we can. We're in a tough spot."

[@wayfastwhitey2699]

Failed to mention...Holland knows the rules...

[@Jabahonky12]

this is bad news for Detroit

[@ondatblazepizzapackk8886]

#13. It's hard for me to see the Magic Man leave. First Vinny Lecavelier, now Pavel Datsyuk? The NHL lost two of the best players in hockey in the same year. Goodbye Pavel. Red Wings will never be the same...

[@hockeypro7676]

Vincent Lecavalier *

[@ЮраКомаров-г7т]

эх кто-нибудь с переводом бы выложил....

[@kieferclarkf1674]

I love Pav, but he had 1 year left on his Red Wings contract and should have fulfilled that. Something I'll never get over. Had he fulfilled his contract, I think it'd be a no brainer that his 13 would be in the rafters. I still think it should be there, but who knows if it'll happen now.

[@91Gpalma]

Get over it. He missed his family.

[@drobastein7203]

Молодчик Паша!!!)

[@АлександрКороль-я5щ]

Лучший

[@devgrewal786]

Make a legends team in chel 19 and put him in it.

[@maroinmybones]

Wish Zetterberg would go back home, his declining speed and goal scoring ability is scary.

[@marshie1337]

PUT HIS NUMBER AMONG THE RAFTERS

[@sixthday132]

Kenny Holland is to blame for this stupid 3 yr contract signing. Had Holland not mismanaged several contracts such as Ericsson, Howard, Weiss, and Franzen we very well may have been contenders. If we were cup contenders it may have swayed pavs to stay one last season. Now as it stands we wont be able to move pavs contract thus we are effectively out of the stamkos sweepstakes. nice job kenny, no seriously you're the best.

[@MrArcticCat400]

great Redwings are screwed

[@jimbrady735]

:(

[@rongermanjr]

lol, just what the wings don't need. wings badly need scoring.

[@Woody10719]

hes good but, number should never be in the rafters

[@HockeyLifestyle23]

:(