Datsyuk

14ari13 · 01-13-2012, 09:16 AM

I think we need a Datsyuk thread. Probably this should be a sticky one.
Maybe the moderators can move it.

Anyhow, I think we could/should post favourite moves and moments of Datsyuk.
Though there are numerous, here is my favourite move by Datsyuk.

At 2:12

The call by Thorne on that particular play is the definition of Datsyuk's career.

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Can you believe the move by Datsyuk, ohhhhhhhh mercy?

I think Datsyuk is one of the most exciting players to ever play the game. I am sure there are many who agree.

So go on and post your favourite moments/moves.

**Reds4Life** · 01-13-2012, 09:31 AM

Datsyuk is one of a kind. I've never seen a player like him. Not that he's the best ever or anything, but when he's on the ice, you sure as hell know it. Amazing vision, unparalleled deking skill, relentless stick check and oh man, can he pass or what? Love Dats.

Basically a PPG Selke-caliber defense Centre. If he had better playoff record, he would be a sure fire Hall of Famer by now.

babcockscowl · 01-13-2012, 10:07 AM

BEST Hockey Player in the world, I challenge anyone to dispute it

14ari13 · 01-13-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Reds4Life

Datsyuk is one of a kind. I've never seen a player like him. Not that he's the best ever or anything, but when he's on the ice, you sure as hell know it. Amazing vision, unparalleled deking skill, relentless stick check and oh man, can he pass or what? Love Dats.

Basically a PPG Selke-caliber defense Centre. If he had better playoff record, he would be a sure fire Hall of Famer by now.

My thought was to choose one move/moment. My favourite move was that one in this particular game when he passed the puck off of the net to himself.

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Originally Posted by babcockscowl

BEST Hockey Player in the world, I challenge anyone to dispute it

Whether he is the best player in the league or not is for a debate, but whether he is the most exciting player to watch, that's unquestionable. He is one of the most exciting players ever. And therefor I think we need a thread where we can pick up his moves/moments.

Here is another one from this season

The hit on Chara at 0:9 and 0:39

Henkka · 01-13-2012, 11:15 AM

How can you save these?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_IOo...watch_response

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYsl6L4ycB4

He skates the same line, he starts the deke same way...

...and usually he turns it to forehand and shoots it for the left side...

..or sometimes he shoots straight from the backhand to the right side.

The goalies are just helpless.

***

I have never been a fan of shootouts, but Pavel is the reason to watch them. He is just phenomenal.

Big Poppa Puck · 01-13-2012, 11:21 AM

I like to start by saying NBC really needs to hire Gary Thorne. I'm not even sure if he's till with ESPN or not though. But either way.

And here's a great Dats moment.

andreydali19 · 01-13-2012, 12:25 PM

There's gotta be someone who's had more highlight plays involving between-someone's-legs shots/passes (not counting goalies). Right?

Syckle78 · 01-13-2012, 12:38 PM

Don't care if it was done before or not, never seen an NHL goalie look so completely helpless. My fav Pav moment.

Best Highlight compilation video I have seen. Can't watch it without going 12 year old girl at a Bieber concert crazy.

I hate the term beast mode... But,what else can you say?

theanomaly · 01-13-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by andreydali19

There's gotta be someone who's had more highlight plays involving between-someone's-legs shots/passes (not counting goalies). Right?

wow. pause @ 0:23-0:24. you see just how ridiculous it is the pass even made it there.

sadly, i had to miss the game last night.

14ari13 · 01-13-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by iRep TheWingedWheel

I like to start by saying NBC really needs to hire Gary Thorne. I'm not even sure if he's till with ESPN or not though. But either way.

And here's a great Dats moment.

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Originally Posted by andreydali19

There's gotta be someone who's had more highlight plays involving between-someone's-legs shots/passes (not counting goalies). Right?

This great move/pass only needs to be called by Gary Thorne.

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Originally Posted by Syckle78

Don't care if it was done before or not, never seen an NHL goalie look so completely helpless. My fav Pav moment.

Best Highlight compilation video I have seen. Can't watch it without going 12 year old girl at a Bieber concert crazy.

I hate the term beast mode... But,what else can you say?

This last clip vs the Yotes is real something, 4-5 highlights.

FlashyG · 01-13-2012, 01:39 PM

Datsyuk playing keepaway with a reporter

chances14 · 01-13-2012, 02:02 PM

never forget this one. first time seeing his patented deek. I wish he would use it more often

**Reds4Life** · 01-13-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 14ari13

My thought was to choose one move/moment.

Too many choices.

Critical error.

Shutting down.

chances14 · 01-13-2012, 02:12 PM

I think this one demonstrates perfectly what makes datsyuk so great

GeoSacks · 01-13-2012, 03:25 PM

That man is basically the reason I watch hockey. Games without Datsyuk almost seem dull to me now.

Sameheda · 01-13-2012, 06:29 PM

This is my new favorite thread. I feel extremely privileged to have become a Red Wings fan a 5-6 years before Datsyuk joined our team. And being able to watch his entire career, nearly every game, has been incredible.

He's the most exciting player to watch, in my opinion, ever... and each time he's on the ice I get a little smile on my face because I know he'll probably do something highlight reel worthy.

14ari13 · 01-13-2012, 06:58 PM

This is maybe my favourite goal of his.

I love his hits

Datsyuk levels Marchant

Datsyuk destroys Penner. And Penner is a huge man.

RedWingsNow · 01-13-2012, 08:22 PM

Penner was pancaked!

Datsyuk is the best reason to turn on an NHL hockey game.
There really ought to be NHL marketing campaigns built around what he does on the ice.
He's like Barry Sanders was for the Lions. Except he wins games and has won championship.

silkyjohnson50 · 01-13-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chances14

I think this one demonstrates perfectly what makes datsyuk so great

Yep, if i had to sum up Datsyuk in one sequence it would either be that play or the following during his 2nd season:

Thank you Syckle..

ZetterBurger · 01-13-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 14ari13

This is maybe my favourite goal of his.

I love Mickey's "Oh my god" when he realized WTF Pav just did. Haha priceless.

Syckle78 · 01-13-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by silkyjohnson50

Yep, if i had to sum up Datsyuk in one sequence it would either be that play or the following during his 2nd season:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iS6gr4Qvv4

sorry, don't know how to embed

All you have to do it put everything after the "=" into the youtube brackets they give you.

Example for your video; [YT]6iS6gr4Qvv4[YT] but with a forward slash "/" right before the Y int he second bracket.

andreydali19 · 01-13-2012, 08:32 PM

Franchise setup moments of the decade nominee?

ZetterBurger · 01-14-2012, 12:08 AM

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Franchise setup moments of the decade nominee?

Did three laps around my house with my dog at top speed and yelling at the top of my lungs. I don't remember getting so ********* jacked after a goal. That whole game as off the chains and Pavel...Oh Pavel.

FabricDetails · 01-14-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by babcockscowl

BEST Hockey Player in the world, I challenge anyone to dispute it

Go to a Pens board with that claim, haha.

Alpha190 · 01-14-2012, 08:48 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhD64...feature=fvwrel

One of my favorites, he makes the Shark D look so effing stupid. 4 guys plus the goalie is on him and he just gives it away to Z to bank it into an empty net.