41 Facts About Datsyuk

Pavel Valerievich Datsyuk is a Russian former professional ice hockey player.

Datsyuk was nicknamed the "Magic Man" honoring his incredible stickhandling and creativity with the puck.

In 2017, Datsyuk was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history, and was the only active player outside of the NHL at the time of announcement.

Datsyuk won the Stanley Cup in 2002 and 2008 with the Red Wings, and the Gagarin Cup in 2017 with SKA Saint Petersburg.

Datsyuk was part of the Russia men's national ice hockey team at the Olympic Games in 2002,2006,2010 and was team captain in 2014 and 2018.

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Datsyuk won four consecutive Lady Byng Memorial Trophies, from 2006 to 2009, awarded for performance and sportsmanship.

Datsyuk is well known for his elite defensive play and game-changing offensive skills.

Datsyuk was a game changer for the Russian hockey team and multiple Olympics and World Cups.

Datsyuk's parents have called him by his short name "Pasha" from an early age.

Datsyuk's childhood had more than its fair share of difficulties, especially at the age of 16, when his mother died.

Datsyuk began playing for the farm club of Dynamo Yekaterinburg in the mid-1990s, though he seemed headed for an undistinguished career until noted Olympic trainer Vladimir Krikunov began coaching the team.

Under Krikunov, Datsyuk evolved into a particularly efficient two-way player, and he began to draw wider attention among Russian hockey fans.

Datsyuk was put on a line with Brett Hull and Boyd Devereaux and had a moderately productive first year.

Datsyuk contributed three goals and three assists to the Red Wings' 2002 Stanley Cup run.

Datsyuk played only 64 games due to a knee injury but ended up with 51 points for the season.

Datsyuk took full advantage of his elevated ice time, where his playmaking skills earned him a spot in the 2004 NHL All-Star Game.

On 4 September 2005, Datsyuk then signed a one-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Russian Superleague, where Dynamo Moscow matched the offer two days later, retaining the player.

Datsyuk earned a spot on the Russian national team for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

Datsyuk completed the season matching his previous campaign's total of 87 points.

Datsyuk then helped Detroit advance to the Western Conference Finals against the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Anaheim Ducks, contributing 16 points in 18 games.

Datsyuk went on to have a career year, scoring a team-high 97 points in 82 games while leading all Red Wings forwards in blocked shots.

In voting for the Selke, Datsyuk received 537 points while John Madden of the New Jersey Devils received 447 points and Datsyuk's linemate Henrik Zetterberg received 425 points.

Datsyuk was selected to his third NHL All-Star Game in 2009, but due to a hip injury, he did not participate.

However, as per a newly formed League policy stating players must demonstrate injury by missing at least one game prior to the All-Star Game, Datsyuk was suspended one game, along with teammate Nicklas Lidstrom, for not attending.

Datsyuk won the Frank J Selke Trophy, beating out the Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards and the Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, and won the Lady Byng for the fourth consecutive season.

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Datsyuk received a nomination for the Best NHL Player Award at the ESPYs, but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby.

Datsyuk scored the first two goals in Game 7 of the first round against the Phoenix Coyotes, including a breakaway deke on Ilya Bryzgalov, that sent the Wings to the second round for the fourth consecutive playoff season.

Datsyuk was yet again impressive in the 2011 playoffs, leading his team with 15 points in 11 games.

Datsyuk finished the season with 67 points in 70 games for the regular season, and was named to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa.

When play resumed in January 2013, Datsyuk returned to the Red Wings and managed to score 49 points in 47 games.

On 14 February 2016, Datsyuk became the sixth Red Wing player to reach the 900 point milestone, and the fifth Russian player to do so.

Datsyuk was named the First Star of the Week for the week ending 15 February 2016.

Datsyuk shared the league lead with five goals and tied for second overall with seven points in four games to help lead the Red Wings to seven out of a possible eight standings points.

On 18 June 2016, Datsyuk announced that he was leaving Detroit to play in Russia, ending his 14-year career with the Red Wings.

Datsyuk left the Wings having won two Stanley Cups, four consecutive Lady Byng trophies, 953 games played, and 918 points.

Datsyuk was the last remaining member of the Wings' 2002 Stanley Cup Championship team.

On 8 July 2016, Datsyuk signed a two-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL.

On 17 April 2018, Datsyuk signed a one-year contract extension with SKA Saint Petersburg.

Datsyuk was named "Male Athlete of the Year" in the nomination "Pride of Russia" by the Ministry of Sport of Russia, leaving behind runner Sergey Shubenkov and cross-country skier Alexander Bolshunov.

On 5 June 2019, despite light speculation of a possible reunion with the Red Wings, Datsyuk opted to continue in the KHL, returning to play in his hometown with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg on a one-year contract.

Datsyuk got married for a second time in 2012; his new wife is named Maria.