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.
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Originally Posted by babcockscowl
BEST Hockey Player in the world, I challenge anyone to dispute it
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.
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I have never been a fan of shootouts, but Pavel is the reason to watch them. He is just phenomenal.
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Originally Posted by GeoSacks
That man is basically the reason I watch hockey. Games without Datsyuk almost seem dull to me now.
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Originally Posted by Sameheda
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.
Mine too
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Originally Posted by Captain Bob
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.
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.
I guess to be fair we have to acknowledge those guys were callups from the minors. Not sure which ones though.
I want to see a montage of the little things he does. Little moves to get the breakout going, letting someone push him in the back and using the momentum to get off the boards. Skate to stick, plays off the back of the net, head fakes, shoulder fakes, takeaways, getting tied up so a teammate can scoop up the puck.
Every single step and move he makes is setting the next up. It really is clinical and that is why he is the most exciting and enjoyable player to watch.
I want to see a montage of the little things he does. Little moves to get the breakout going, letting someone push him in the back and using the momentum to get off the boards. Skate to stick, plays off the back of the net, head fakes, shoulder fakes, takeaways, getting tied up so a teammate can scoop up the puck.
Every single step and move he makes is setting the next up. It really is clinical and that is why he is the most exciting and enjoyable player to watch.
I've been saying this for years now.
Heck, even a highlight reel just dedicated to his takeaways would be a thrill to see.
There was a short clip that was on youtube that i can no longer find, but it was Datsyuk taking the puck off Barrett Jackman's stick, putting it between his legs, and completely twisting him around all in one smooth movement. It's things of that nature that you just simply don't see anybody else in the game pulling off.
I did find this little spin move that i always enjoy watching:
Heck, even a highlight reel just dedicated to his takeaways would be a thrill to see.
There was a short clip that was on youtube that i can no longer find, but it was Datsyuk taking the puck off Barrett Jackman's stick, putting it between his legs, and completely twisting him around all in one smooth movement. It's things of that nature that you just simply don't see anybody else in the game pulling off.
I did find this little spin move that i always enjoy watching:
4 highlight plays in 30 sec.
1. in the corner
2. around the net (that is one of my favourite move of his)
3. levels a guy at the blue line
4. steals the puck in the corner
This next one is in poor quality, but still shows his stickhandling. The amazing thing about that quick move is that he picks the puck up on his forehand. Almost anybody that plays hockey can attest to how crazy that is. When you stickhandle thru somebody on the forehand, you almost always pick up the puck with your backhand. I really can't stress enough of how skilled that was:
And lastly, a couple more highlights from his rookie season. The first one he took the puck from current Pen's coach Bylsma. On the second one he creates a chance for himself and ends up setting up Hull. It's crazy seeing how much room there was behind the net on the 2nd clip:
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From a GM, "Detroit is the best team we've played this year. It's not even close. Their puck control is incredible...You have to hope your goalie has a great night to give you a chance."
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.
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I have never been a fan of shootouts, but Pavel is the reason to watch them. He is just phenomenal.
If you want to save the youtube videos go to this site and copy and paste the url of your videos and save the files that come out. Try using vlc media player to watch your new videos:
I've been saying this for years now. 
