@ФилиппКуцан If I’m not mistaken, before Datsyuk showed his “magic”, the NHL did not keep statistics on puck theft. This is exactly the kind of award I would like to see - as the best hand in the NHL of the 23-24 season.
I had the exact same thought. Hockey is my favorite sport and I’ve watched a lot of it, but with Datsyuk, the joy of watching was on a whole new level.
Me too! Absolute favorite player of all time and credit to the highlight video, thanks DH! No sense repeating what you've already said, I miss him too.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@МегафонМегафон-в3я Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@JohnSilvershteinoh, yes. I was always wondering why he chose #13 knowing what you just explained. I'm Slav and I think #13 is considered very unlucky by Slavs in general (not just Friday the 13th). Apparently, Pavel didn't care😁
Not only is he likely the most naturally gifted player of the last 40 years, but he was/is also universally loved league-wide. That makes him the greatest ever, IMHO.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@JohnSilvershtein It's considered unlucky here too, hotels don't have a 13th floor- hotels go from 12 to 14. "Friday the 13th" is considered unlucky, people don't plan weddings for that date, etc.
I have to say that for pure entertainment I'd actually rather watch old Datsyuk highlights than most current games - and I was lucky enough to watch this guy play in real time - "back in the day." : )
@INCIN7RATED bro I'm saying he was the perfect all around hockey player, you really can't say that Mcdavids speed and hands skill is godlike??? be realistic
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@JohnSilvershteinТам знают про число 13. Про него во всём мире знают. Я слышал, что в США даже комнаты и этажи под 13 номером не пишут порою. Но не все люди такие суеверные.
Creativity, elusiveness, absolutely ridiculous hands, awareness and vision, defensive play, smooth skating, speed, perfect shot and passing accuracy, physicality, the list goes on. The dude was 100% magical to watch. Pure hockey genius. Few players, if any, are as complete a player as Datsyuk.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады занали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" иди "Дъяаол".
@user-hdi61qazkfj Смешно... ) Чисто арифметика, среди всех хоккеистов лиги (около 600), у него 4 года подряд, с 2006 по 2009 - приз "Леди Бинг", за "джентльменство" на льду, то есть не удалялся, при своих навыках защиты - меньше всех штрафных минут (2 мин кажется в каком то там сезоне из 82 игр), И 3 года с 2008 по 2010 приз "Френк Селфи" - лучшему нападающему оборонительного плана, то есть нападающий, который лучше всех защищался. Как в конце этого ролика письменно указано, он второй в истории НХЛ по этому показателю!
When you look at the ease with which Datsyuk creates masterpieces, it seems easy and that you can do it too. However, this requires talent, intelligence and hard work. When the difficult seems easy, this is a sign of genius!
I don't think there's ever been a better blend of overall hockey sense, playmaking, quick shifty skating, impeccable defensive stickwork, and silky smooth hands and finishing touch. Aside from Foppa, he's my favorite player. An absolute legend
Ever? Gretzky? Joe Sakic? Crosby? Jagr? There’s been quite a few better than him. MacKinnon and Barkov today. But pure defense though, maybe him then. But all around like that, no.
What I think is really cool about Datsyuk is on almost all his takeaways he does two moves: he does a little pressure on one side with usually a smack of the players blade or a stick lift, then he attacks where he knows they will try to protect the puck. Like magic it works almost every time, it’s amazing. As a master dangler and puck protector the guy just knew exactly what his opponents would do to keep the puck from him. Then on the other hand if he saw a player wasn’t looking around he would read where the pass option was and just wait because he knew they didn’t know he was there, so he would pick off the pass. It’s crazy what awareness he had. Just amazing.
@cfhklhog when I was a kid I wanted to be a good puck stealer so I watched a lot of Pavel Datsyuk, Jonathan Toews, Anze Kopitar, and Marian Hossa. It’s actually really cool those little things those guys did to make themselves excellent puck stealers. Essentially: Datsyuk was always a crafty puck stealer, he made the offensive player thing about protecting the puck and then he would use his knowledge of puck protection and his quick stick to steal the puck. Toews was always a work horse player and using his strength, reach, and work ethic he would combine a strong physical presence with a quick stick to separate players from pucks. He wasn’t sneaky, he wanted you to know he was there so that he could outwork you. Anze Kopitar was always a really sneaky player, not the quickest stick, not the fastest, not the strongest, but he was able to combine being a ghost on the ice with a good eye for where players wanted to go to slip in and block passes or lift sticks. Marian Hossa is who I think most modern puck stealing defence take after in their game. The way he would combine making a player look at the puck by putting his stick in their bubble followed by a hard body check or shove was always so cool to see. His modern equivalent in my opinion would be someone like Moritz Seider on the blue line or a forward like Phil Danault. Puck stealing is such an underrated skill in the NHL but we often see the best and most dominant players in the league having a knack for puck stealing.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
I am three minutes in and this is one of the most insane highlight packs I have seen. This guy changed the nhl for the better, he raised it up for everyone. But so silky smooth. So deceptively brilliant
His 2007-2008 season is arguably the best two way season in history. 144 takeaways is absurd. And unlike a lot of other players best two way seasons, he continued it throughout the playoffs, capping it off by basically erasing Evgeni Malkin from the SCF
I remember when he came in as a rookie thinking, man, this guy falls down a lot. Jeeze, little did I know he would become one of, if not, the most complete players in league history.
Dude flat out embarrassed professionals in the highest tier of hockey, made them look silly. Was modest and humble too. Stamkos, Hull, Kane all agreed that Datsyuk had the best hands they've ever seen in the game.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады занали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" иди "Дъяаол".
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол". П.С. Когда он пинал шайбу, он показал, что русских в футболе не дооценивают ;) Или хотел сказать: "Да я и без клюшки могу пас отдать" ;)
I don't think you're a thief when you own the puck. Gretzky is the Great One. Datsyuk is the Greatest One in my opinion. No one like him before or since. I remember leaving the Stanley Cup Parade in 2008 and went to further celebrate in Royal Oak with friends. I happened to literally run into Pavel and Jiri Hudler stumbling out of a bar, they were so hammered there wasn't a word of English spoken but loved it. I needed a ride home but my phone was dead and didn't want to ask them to use theirs. What a humble legend. ❤ From Detroit
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол".
@user-hdi61qazkfj Овечкин перегнал Грецки, но Овечкин никогда не будет "Великим" . Я из России так считаю. Болельщики правильно дают прозвища. "Великий", "Волщебник" и т.д. Болельщик сердцем дает прозвища.
As a Preds fan, I hated him growing up. He victimized our defense on a regular basis. That being said, I'm thrilled that he's a first ballot HOF'er. Man deserves it.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
It is important to understand that statistics do not reflect the effort to create a point nor the "amount of damage" to the opposing team. As witnessed in that video, most of Datsyuk's points are made by him, very often out of nowhere. As opposed to many points of players with way more points created FOR them. With that in mind, he is among the few best players in the game's history. In my view, the best. And definitely, the most fun to watch.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
He is the best player I've ever seen. Never put up crazy numbers because he was always putting in work in his own end. Excellent 2 way player; you can't get a good idea of how great he was by just looking at goals and assists. He did so much more.
@Citizen-Of-Stalingrad Jágr's on-ice return also ensured that he won't officially become a Hall of Famer until at least 2026 since the Hockey Hall of Fame does not allow a player to be inducted until they have been retired from professional hockey for at least three years.
And a couple of Lady Byng’s . All those take-aways without getting penalized. Saw him fight once, maybe twice and he handled that, as well. HOF, time to raise #13 to the rafters at LCA.
Even though he was a forward, Pavel Datsyuk is absolutely a player that young defensemen could model their game after. Awareness, anticipation, agility, positioning, and sticks in the right places, all great skills that would benefit any NHL defender.
Every year the “takeaway leaders” would be clustered around 2 more & 1 more, etc…then you get to Datsyuk and he’s like 24 more than the next guy lol Insanely great player.
Imagine being this good at pressing forward and at the same time being the best DEFENSIVE forward for years in the league as well. We were so lucky to have him, absolutely my favourite of all-time. One of a kind.
I remember I met Pavel back when I was just a kid playing house hockey. He signed all my gear and was such a nice guy. I even met Gordie Howe as well at a dinner auction when I was a kid too. Such down to earth and nice people.
13 mins not just steals, but many of them steals resulting into a goal. Amazing. Also seem to be Nashville was suffering a lot while Datsyuk was active
Incredible luck that the No. 171 pick of the draft has played at such a high level. But it's even more incredible that number 210 of the next draft turned out to be such a sweetie, too. And the third improbability is that the same club picked them.
It's a real shame that they passed on letting Hank in the HOF again this year. It would've been perfect if they were in the same class. Pav benefited just as much being on a line with hank as hank did with Pav. Dynamic duo for a reason.
Even when he's smoking your team, you just can't help but have the utmost respect. Absolute legend. Wasn't he drafted like super late? 6th or 7th round? Never give up!
Главное. что он вдохновил молодых игроков. Он показал как можно повысить уровень. Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
What a great compilation of clips! No doubt the best puck handler and puck stealer to ever play the game. It was a pleasure to watch him play growing up. Watch out he is part of the Red Wings development camp for our new rookies! Go Wings!
The first thing I think of was his stick lifts and puck steals, but man was he good at reading the path the puck would take and getting some part of his body in the way to intercept it.
If the Hockey Hall of Fame could collect every puck that Datsyuk ever stole, to add to his upcoming display in the HOF, then they would need to build a bigger building for the HOF!
Just based off of pure skill, he's top 2 ever for me. Not a red wings fan, but i always loved watching him. He made the best and most elite of defensemen look foolish on a regular basis.
It’s 2026 and we still don’t see anything like this.
Я в шоке !
100%
The NHL should create a special prize in his name
There was such an idea a few years ago. Canceled.
@ФилиппКуцан If I’m not mistaken, before Datsyuk showed his “magic”, the NHL did not keep statistics on puck theft. This is exactly the kind of award I would like to see - as the best hand in the NHL of the 23-24 season.
Hall of magic
I agree.
That prize doesn't make cense, because NOBODY can earn it.
One of the best pure hockey players ever. Intelligence, positioning, hands, strength for his size, deceptiveness, 2 way game. God I miss watching him
I had the exact same thought. Hockey is my favorite sport and I’ve watched a lot of it, but with Datsyuk, the joy of watching was on a whole new level.
@Jdawg00000007 he was sublime
Me too! Absolute favorite player of all time and credit to the highlight video, thanks DH! No sense repeating what you've already said, I miss him too.
@tjhomes3487 He's our Russian guy. 😉
Most complete player I've ever seen in my life for sure
Love how this video is 13 minutes & 13 seconds lol
I noticed that too
Beat me to it!
didnt even notice til i saw this comment. legendary
@jarrods372and 13 likes on your coment
Oh you do? You like it? You enjoy it? You think it's clever?
A 13 minute video of someone taking the puck away. Tells you everything you need to know. The Magic Man was unreal
13 минут и 13 секунд❤
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@МегафонМегафон-в3я Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@JohnSilvershteinoh, yes. I was always wondering why he chose #13 knowing what you just explained. I'm Slav and I think #13 is considered very unlucky by Slavs in general (not just Friday the 13th).
Apparently, Pavel didn't care😁
Not only is he likely the most naturally gifted player of the last 40 years, but he was/is also universally loved league-wide. That makes him the greatest ever, IMHO.
Getting picked first overall at the NHL All-Star draft shows that he was so well respected by his peers too
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@JohnSilvershtein It's considered unlucky here too, hotels don't have a 13th floor- hotels go from 12 to 14. "Friday the 13th" is considered unlucky, people don't plan weddings for that date, etc.
He just shut up and played hockey.
@JohnSilvershtein 13 is unlucky number here too. Remember, both the west and eastern cultures share many aspects.
"The Magic Man" in the Nhl Hall of Fame!
Было бы очень странно, если бы его туда не приняли.
вонь лаптежная зря ему дали возможность играть за океаном.Его уровень это " чемпионат кокошника"
@партиот ты из какой страны?
@skandinav_nummer1 Сейчас перед тобой лаптем отчитаюсь
@skandinav_nummer1 этой страны уже нет )) продали недавно )
can make an elite defender look like a house leaguer
The best stick handler to ever play the beautiful game. A well deserved induction into the hockey hall of fame!
i can show you a whole compilation of Kane dekeing Datsyuk out of his shoes in their 2013 series.
@HarrisMcGovern datsyuk clowned him in the 09 series in 5 games lmao
I have to say that for pure entertainment I'd actually rather watch old Datsyuk highlights than most current games - and I was lucky enough to watch this guy play in real time - "back in the day." : )
I feel like Datsyuk is the actual perfect hockey player
same, Mcdavid is godlike but still makes mistakes, Datsyuk didnt have godlike talent but all around the perfect hockey player.
@fireravensdidnt have godlike talent? But mcdavid does? 🤣
@INCIN7RATED bro I'm saying he was the perfect all around hockey player, you really can't say that Mcdavids speed and hands skill is godlike??? be realistic
@fireravens Bro, McDavid is super good, BUT there is only one MAGIC MAN!
No offence but McDavid is no match to Dats in his prime.
Greatest player ever. Change my mind.
I keep coming back to watch Datsyuk plays. What a gift to the hockey world he was in his heyday. Still sensational !
The Magic Man, one of the most respected guys in the whole Sport, let alone League.
Coming from an Av's fan, I always loved watching Pavel.
We appreciate the sportsmanship from a rival fan base!
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@JohnSilvershteinТам знают про число 13. Про него во всём мире знают. Я слышал, что в США даже комнаты и этажи под 13 номером не пишут порою. Но не все люди такие суеверные.
Pavel Datsyuk could deke through a thunderstorm without getting wet.
ahaha. Exact
Отличная метафора. Я это запомню.
Creativity, elusiveness, absolutely ridiculous hands, awareness and vision, defensive play, smooth skating, speed, perfect shot and passing accuracy, physicality, the list goes on. The dude was 100% magical to watch. Pure hockey genius. Few players, if any, are as complete a player as Datsyuk.
Просто,посмотрите на его показатели. Потом поймете.что к чему, Просто арифметика. Не в пользу его. Красочных моментов штук так 10-12,и всё в НХЛ.
Значит он Роналдиньо в хоккее, а Овечкин Криштиано@user-hdi61qazkfj
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады занали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" иди "Дъяаол".
@user-hdi61qazkfj Смешно... ) Чисто арифметика, среди всех хоккеистов лиги (около 600), у него 4 года подряд, с 2006 по 2009 - приз "Леди Бинг", за "джентльменство" на льду, то есть не удалялся, при своих навыках защиты - меньше всех штрафных минут (2 мин кажется в каком то там сезоне из 82 игр), И 3 года с 2008 по 2010 приз "Френк Селфи" - лучшему нападающему оборонительного плана, то есть нападающий, который лучше всех защищался. Как в конце этого ролика письменно указано, он второй в истории НХЛ по этому показателю!
When you look at the ease with which Datsyuk creates masterpieces, it seems easy and that you can do it too. However, this requires talent, intelligence and hard work. When the difficult seems easy, this is a sign of genius!
11:35 “Datsyk knocked it out of the air…what else is new”😂
😄😄
I don't think there's ever been a better blend of overall hockey sense, playmaking, quick shifty skating, impeccable defensive stickwork, and silky smooth hands and finishing touch. Aside from Foppa, he's my favorite player. An absolute legend
Who is Foppa? Which one?
@HighMedic420TheHippie Peter Forsberg!
@CatharticPhoenix Ohhhh lol 😄
@CatharticPhoenixвашего Фоппу Федоров закрыл тогда наглухо)
Ever? Gretzky? Joe Sakic? Crosby? Jagr? There’s been quite a few better than him. MacKinnon and Barkov today. But pure defense though, maybe him then. But all around like that, no.
What I think is really cool about Datsyuk is on almost all his takeaways he does two moves: he does a little pressure on one side with usually a smack of the players blade or a stick lift, then he attacks where he knows they will try to protect the puck. Like magic it works almost every time, it’s amazing.
As a master dangler and puck protector the guy just knew exactly what his opponents would do to keep the puck from him.
Then on the other hand if he saw a player wasn’t looking around he would read where the pass option was and just wait because he knew they didn’t know he was there, so he would pick off the pass. It’s crazy what awareness he had.
Just amazing.
Tight observation.
@cfhklhog when I was a kid I wanted to be a good puck stealer so I watched a lot of Pavel Datsyuk, Jonathan Toews, Anze Kopitar, and Marian Hossa.
It’s actually really cool those little things those guys did to make themselves excellent puck stealers. Essentially:
Datsyuk was always a crafty puck stealer, he made the offensive player thing about protecting the puck and then he would use his knowledge of puck protection and his quick stick to steal the puck.
Toews was always a work horse player and using his strength, reach, and work ethic he would combine a strong physical presence with a quick stick to separate players from pucks. He wasn’t sneaky, he wanted you to know he was there so that he could outwork you.
Anze Kopitar was always a really sneaky player, not the quickest stick, not the fastest, not the strongest, but he was able to combine being a ghost on the ice with a good eye for where players wanted to go to slip in and block passes or lift sticks.
Marian Hossa is who I think most modern puck stealing defence take after in their game. The way he would combine making a player look at the puck by putting his stick in their bubble followed by a hard body check or shove was always so cool to see. His modern equivalent in my opinion would be someone like Moritz Seider on the blue line or a forward like Phil Danault.
Puck stealing is such an underrated skill in the NHL but we often see the best and most dominant players in the league having a knack for puck stealing.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
@JohnSilvershtein if you want others to read what you wrote 100 times, do it in English, and besides, your point is completely irrelevant,
@dimka448 Вам написали на родном языке Павла Дацюка!
I am three minutes in and this is one of the most insane highlight packs I have seen.
This guy changed the nhl for the better, he raised it up for everyone. But so silky smooth. So deceptively brilliant
was a real pleasure to watch the magic man play. i miss those days
His 2007-2008 season is arguably the best two way season in history. 144 takeaways is absurd. And unlike a lot of other players best two way seasons, he continued it throughout the playoffs, capping it off by basically erasing Evgeni Malkin from the SCF
Yep
What is SCF 🤔 ⁉️
@Citizen-Of-Stalingrad Stanley Cup Finals
@Citizen-Of-Stalingrad stanley cup final.
I remember when he came in as a rookie thinking, man, this guy falls down a lot. Jeeze, little did I know he would become one of, if not, the most complete players in league history.
He also stole our hearts. ❤
Datsyuk robbing Jagr is just beautiful
“That wasn’t Jagr was it?”
@templetonbob 1:35 Good ol' 68
@Swim2TheMoonI was quoting Mickey. Such a classic clip.
@templetonbob Duh...hence the quotation marks!
Dude flat out embarrassed professionals in the highest tier of hockey, made them look silly. Was modest and humble too. Stamkos, Hull, Kane all agreed that Datsyuk had the best hands they've ever seen in the game.
Greatest hands of all time, no one could pull moves and steal pucks like he did.
@DeltaHighlightswhat about Pavel Bure ⁉️ i remember, that he hasnt played defensive zone 🤔
@Citizen-Of-Stalingrad He was good for his time. But Datsyuk was so far beyond everyone in both ends of the ice it isn't even close.
Put anyone one on one with Datsuk all time and he's better than them straight up one on one he's the best all time it's not even a question
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады занали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" иди "Дъяаол".
The one where he kicks the puck after losimg his stick was such a brilliant play
The best
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол". П.С. Когда он пинал шайбу, он показал, что русских в футболе не дооценивают ;) Или хотел сказать: "Да я и без клюшки могу пас отдать" ;)
3 years into retirement, 3 kids.
Wish him well, he's a legend.
where are you from?
@ Canada
The greatest individual skilled player of all time... nobody can compare
I don't think you're a thief when you own the puck. Gretzky is the Great One. Datsyuk is the Greatest One in my opinion. No one like him before or since. I remember leaving the Stanley Cup Parade in 2008 and went to further celebrate in Royal Oak with friends. I happened to literally run into Pavel and Jiri Hudler stumbling out of a bar, they were so hammered there wasn't a word of English spoken but loved it. I needed a ride home but my phone was dead and didn't want to ask them to use theirs. What a humble legend. ❤ From Detroit
and ❤ to Detroit
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол".
There are multiple reasons why he's called the Magic Man 🔥 I miss seeing this stud play in the NHL !
Superstars like Conor, Syd, Wayne and others inspire awe. Pavel Datsyuk inspires pure delight!
Почему? Я родом рядом с ним. Но извините,Зал Славы резиновый? Его действующие игроки,уже, перегнали,по показателям😢
@user-hdi61qazkfj Овечкин перегнал Грецки, но Овечкин никогда не будет "Великим" . Я из России так считаю. Болельщики правильно дают прозвища. "Великий", "Волщебник" и т.д. Болельщик сердцем дает прозвища.
@JohnSilvershtein лол. гашек разлогинься
Павел Валерьевич, джентельмен на льду!
Instant upvote. Didn't even need to see 1second of the vid.
I wanted to read the comments but was so mesmerized that I couldn't find a good spot to pause the video lol what a legend
Есть такое понятие как хоккейный интеллект, у Павла он на высшем уровне!!!!
2024 Hall of Fame class.
The Magic Man was fun to watch.
Очень скромный парень! Сейчас обучает детей в хоккейной школе в своём родном Екатеринбурге
Man, I would be terrified having Datsyuk chasing me for the puck. Incredible player
As a Preds fan, I hated him growing up. He victimized our defense on a regular basis. That being said, I'm thrilled that he's a first ballot HOF'er. Man deserves it.
Watching Datsyuk is pure magic. The man had many eyes and very high hockey IQ. He looks like a conductor of an orchestra on the ice.
Can’t remember giggling so often while watching hockey highlights
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
Nice touch with the length of the video being 13:13
"I want to speech longer, but my english is short."
Legend!
It is important to understand that statistics do not reflect the effort to create a point nor the "amount of damage" to the opposing team. As witnessed in that video, most of Datsyuk's points are made by him, very often out of nowhere. As opposed to many points of players with way more points created FOR them. With that in mind, he is among the few best players in the game's history. In my view, the best. And definitely, the most fun to watch.
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
He is the best player I've ever seen. Never put up crazy numbers because he was always putting in work in his own end. Excellent 2 way player; you can't get a good idea of how great he was by just looking at goals and assists. He did so much more.
I'm so happy this man finally made it into the HOF, it's been too long!
well he was still playing in Russia so he hasn't been eligible
@dustyb58i think, NHL doesnt care about KHL....
Still waiting for Mogilny 😮🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
@Citizen-Of-Stalingrad Jágr's on-ice return also ensured that he won't officially become a Hall of Famer until at least 2026 since the Hockey Hall of Fame does not allow a player to be inducted until they have been retired from professional hockey for at least three years.
Zetterberg should be going in the HOF with him this year.
6:16 was filthy
Three Selke’s in a row for a reason 🔥🔥
And a couple of Lady Byng’s . All those take-aways without getting penalized. Saw him fight once, maybe twice and he handled that, as well. HOF, time to raise #13 to the rafters at LCA.
As a defenseman, you never wanted Datsyuk to be coming at you with the puck. You never knew what he would do to get around you
The two way play and the silky smooth mitts of this man. I surely miss growing up watching him.
The mitts on this guy! Favorite hockey player of all time, so fun to watch.
Even though he was a forward, Pavel Datsyuk is absolutely a player that young defensemen could model their game after. Awareness, anticipation, agility, positioning, and sticks in the right places, all great skills that would benefit any NHL defender.
I sure miss those days. The Russian 5, Nick Lidstrom, 90's and 2000's
Late 6th rounder… In my eyes as a 26 year old wing fan the greatest hockey player of all time
Not just his ability to pick your pocket, but he was also one of the purest shooters in the history of the NHL
Every year the “takeaway leaders” would be clustered around 2 more & 1 more, etc…then you get to Datsyuk and he’s like 24 more than the next guy lol
Insanely great player.
Если бы его не ввели в Зал Славы, то просто бы дискредитировали Зал Славы. Игроки и болельщики-то всё видели и всё понимают.
Absolutely. He’s 1st ballot, no question, “changed the game” level of amazing. Such a great player and maybe the most complete player I’ve ever seen.
Imagine being this good at pressing forward and at the same time being the best DEFENSIVE forward for years in the league as well.
We were so lucky to have him, absolutely my favourite of all-time. One of a kind.
11:35 Probably one of Ken's most underrated calls of all time.
I remember I met Pavel back when I was just a kid playing house hockey. He signed all my gear and was such a nice guy. I even met Gordie Howe as well at a dinner auction when I was a kid too. Such down to earth and nice people.
Великие люди всегда просты в общении. У них нет снобизма.
13 mins not just steals, but many of them steals resulting into a goal. Amazing.
Also seem to be Nashville was suffering a lot while Datsyuk was active
Datsyuk and Zetterberg dominated both ends of the ice.
Incredible luck that the No. 171 pick of the draft has played at such a high level. But it's even more incredible that number 210 of the next draft turned out to be such a sweetie, too. And the third improbability is that the same club picked them.
It's a real shame that they passed on letting Hank in the HOF again this year. It would've been perfect if they were in the same class. Pav benefited just as much being on a line with hank as hank did with Pav. Dynamic duo for a reason.
Red Wings scouting found this guy in the Arctic circle. He didn't even know he was drafted until his friend read it in the local paper.
Even when he's smoking your team, you just can't help but have the utmost respect. Absolute legend. Wasn't he drafted like super late? 6th or 7th round? Never give up!
Avs fan here. This man is a legend. Wish the Avs were better when he was at his peak.
2:20 blue line awareness just absolute shenanigans
As a Hawks fan, I’m obligated to dislike him but man do I respect him. He’s what we now call generational
Главное. что он вдохновил молодых игроков. Он показал как можно повысить уровень. Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
If Pavel doesn't get into the HOF we RIOT!!! Fav player of all time
My favorite player to watch highlights of…. Thank you!
Greatest player in the world for a few years loved watching him
He may be the Magic Man but that team was special too. Really fun to watch.
The takeways are awesome, but the ability to be able to finish them too is insane.
Pavel is a freakin GENIUS! What complete player
how blessed i was being able to watch him live
Вы еще самого смешного не знаете.. Число "13" у русских считается несчастливым. "13" по- русски -- это "чёртова дюжина" ( "дюжина" по- русски это 12, а "чёртова дюжина" - это 13 ) . "Чёрт" - по русски - это слуга Дъявола. Даже нерелигиозные русские люди не любят число 13 и стараются его избегать. А Павел играл все время под номером 13 в Детройте. Если бы любители хоккея Канады знали об этом, то они бы назвали Дацюка "чёрт" или "Дъяаол"
Haven’t watched an NHL game in years. But, I’ll watch a Datsyuk compilation every time.
What a great compilation of clips! No doubt the best puck handler and puck stealer to ever play the game. It was a pleasure to watch him play growing up. Watch out he is part of the Red Wings development camp for our new rookies! Go Wings!
Коэффициент полезного действия ,просто-зашкаливает!!!Его появление на льду-большая радость для всех фанатов.
Lol, jagr is a pretty good stick handler in his own right, and he made look like a beer leaguer. 😂 This guy is different from everyone else.
AVS fan here... He was the most dangerous guy on the ice... Hated/loved seeing him with the puck....
Hall of famer now and deservedly so
The first thing I think of was his stick lifts and puck steals, but man was he good at reading the path the puck would take and getting some part of his body in the way to intercept it.
Awesome how much of this is Datsyuk dangling hall of fame talents too. Jagr, Kane, Josi, Weber, etc.
Дацюк волшебник в хоккее как Роналдиньо в футболе 👍🇰🇬👍🇰🇬👍
Mickey Redmond saying Oh My, did you see what he did? Or his chuckle. I then knew to wait for the replay to see who Datsyuk embarrassed.
What a hands , what a game IQ…Spectacular
I just love how he makes Mickey giggle like a little kid with these nasty steals.
Silkiest mitts of all time and its not even close
We got to watch that man play the game we love,
Pavel is one of the GREATEST hockey players ever.
He was also a funny guy in the interviews
"All right, we got the puck, let's go on the attack."
Number 13: "skating quietly."
Five seconds later.
"How come we missed the goal?"
Can't help but tear up, body and mind as one
This guy was freaking amazing
What a special talent he was.
If the Hockey Hall of Fame could collect every puck that Datsyuk ever stole, to add to his upcoming display in the HOF, then they would need to build a bigger building for the HOF!
1:09 Never seen anything like that before
It's really disrespectful how other players try to use his puck.
Спасибо, ваш комментарий очень порадовал и рассмешил!
This dude can go top shelf with zero room something Mcdavid struggles with.
I hope the term "Datsyukian Deke" lives on with Red Wings fans.
Anyone else miss the water bottles flying?
Just based off of pure skill, he's top 2 ever for me. Not a red wings fan, but i always loved watching him. He made the best and most elite of defensemen look foolish on a regular basis.
Did he ever score a goal, or make an assist that wasn’t highlight reel material? An absolute pleasure to watch. Magician. ✌️❤️🇨🇦