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Pavel Datsyuk

Detroit Red Wings

1978/07/20 31

5-11 194

Sverdlovsk, USSR (now Russia)

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the Detroit Red Wings in 1998 (6th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Red Wings 20 6 12 18 4 2 4 0 1 0 51

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Plays a very patient game with the puck. Sets up his linemates with aplomb and scores highlight-reel goals. Also possesses outstanding defensive instincts and face-off skills.
Flaws
  • Could use more bulk on his 5-11 frame to better handle physical defenders. Is a little inconsistent in the goal-scoring department. Doesn't always play with enough emotion.
Career Potential
  • Elite two-way forward.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 22, 2009 Missed 2 games (upper body injury).
October 15, 2009 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
June 6, 2009 Missed 7 playoff games (foot injury).
May 22, 2009 Foot injury, day-to-day.
January 26, 2009 Suspended by the NHL for one game.
April 6, 2007 Re-signed by Detroit Red Wings to a seven-year contract.
January 7, 2007 Missed 3 games (groin).
January 2, 2007 Groin, day-to-day.
April 23, 2006 Missed the last 7 games of the regular season and Game 1 of Round One against the Edmonton Oilers (lower body injury).
April 7, 2006 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
September 26, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings to a two-year contract.
September 5, 2005 Signed with the Avangard Omsk of the Russian League.
June 19, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the Dynamo Moscow of the Russian League.
March 18, 2004 Missed 6 games (sprained ankle).
March 5, 2004 Sprained ankle, mid-March.
June 26, 2003 Re-signed by the Detroit Red Wings to a one-year contract with an option for the 2004-05 season.
January 8, 2003 Missed 18 games (strained right knee).
December 31, 2002 Strained right knee, day-to-day.
December 2, 2002 Strained right knee, late December.
November 30, 2002 Strained right knee, day-to-day.
February 27, 2002 Missed 1 game (flu).
February 26, 2002 Flu, day-to-day.

Trades

June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 6th round (171st overall) in 1998.

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