Pavel Datsyuk RUMORS & NEWS

Detroit News "There has been heavy speculation that Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk will return to play in his native Russia when his contract runs out after next season. That's not going to happen, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Wednesday. "You mean how long is his deal and how much is he gonna make?..." May 16

NHL.com "Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins, Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks have been named the finalists for the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy. The award is given annually "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the..." May 15

Michigan Live "The Detroit Red Wings advanced in the Stanley Cup playoffs. And Pavel Datsyuk has been making his way through the EA Sports bracket, reaching the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year in the voting for the NHL game's latest cover athlete. Last year, Datsyuk lost out to John Tavares..." May 14

Detroit News "When the Red Wings needed them Monday, Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg were at their best. Datsyuk had a tying goal, Zetterberg had a team-high eight shots on net, and the Red Wings rode their leaders to a 3-2 overtime victory, evening the series at 2. Datsyuk scored a goal and was..." May 07

Michigan Live "The Detroit Red Wings have no idea whether Pavel Datsyuk will continue playing in the NHL after the 2013-14 season or return to Russia. But, at least it's a good sign that the star forward's agent wants to talk about it after this season. Agent Gary Greenstin was in Detroit recently and..." April 19

Detroit Free Press "Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau still warns his players about Pavel Datsyuk, even though everyone knows just how shifty he is. The Detroit Red Wings play the Ducks tonight at Honda Center (10 p.m., FSD, NHLN) in the first of two consecutive games. The Ducks have been wildly successful this..." March 22

Michigan Live "It had been a while since Pavel Datsyuk or Henrik Zetterberg put the puck in the net. But, their goal-scoring drought was in no way a sign that their skills were in decline or that they were worn down. The Detroit Red Wings witnessed the same, familiar competitive fire in their star..." March 18

Detroit News "The Red Wings needed some miracles to snare a desperately needed win from the Oilers last night, 3-2, in overtime. They got them, in fistfuls from Jimmy Howard, who was simply spectacular time and time again. Then, trailing 2-0 for two periods, they eventually tied the game in the third when..." March 16

Detroit Free Press "The Red Wings once again made things difficult for themselves, and as they edge closer to what will be a grinding second half, they are flirting with danger. A two-goal lead was nullified during a sloppy stretch in the second period Sunday, leaving the Wings to rue a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota..." February 18

Detroit Free Press "Mikael Samuelsson, who missed the past 12 games with a groin injury, will be back in the lineup when the Red Wings visit the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. “When it doesn’t go your way, it’s really frustrating, but you gotta listen to your body — learned that lesson this time,” Samuelsson said...." February 17

Detroit News "The Red Wings looked done, spent, gassed. It was their third game in four days and the visitors were swarming, hitting, firing pucks for fun. But this is the story of the Wings' grueling season in a tidy Sunday snapshot. They're determined to prove they're not done yet, not even close, and..." February 11

Detroit News "Mike Babcock recently lamented that for all the time spent talking about what the Red Wings don't have this season, not enough is spent talking about what they do have: principally, Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk. The two have been superstars since shortly after Zetterberg followed Datsyuk..." February 11

Michigan Live "Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings has filed a lawsuit against an Oak Park man for allegedly using his name and likeness on hockey memorabilia without permission, according to a Detroit News story. Datsyuk is suing Terrance Sullivan, alleging that he has been selling jerseys and other..." February 05

Detroit News "Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk is suing an Oak Park man he alleges has been selling hockey jerseys and other clothing containing his name, number and likeness without his permission. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday before Oakland Circuit Judge Martha D. Anderson in the lawsuit, filed..." February 05

Detroit Free Press "The Red Wings are trying to make tonight's Red and White game as special as possible. It will be Henrik Zetterberg's official debut as the team's new captain, as the Wings have called an afternoon news conference to announce the passing of the "C" from Nicklas Lidstrom to Zetterberg. "We're..." January 15

Winging It In Motown "Ted Kulfan at the Detroit News put up an interesting article today about the plans of Detroit's best forward, Pavel Datsyuk. Detroit — Pavel Datsyuk will be returning to the Red Wings, but not before playing in the Kontinental Hockey League all-star game. Datsyuk's agent Gary Greenstin said..." January 10

Michigan Live "The president of the Kontinental Hockey League has declared that NHL players who played in Russia during the lockout are welcome to stay, even if it means engaging in a legal battle with the NHL. But, Red Wings fans have no reason to worry. Pavel Datsyuk is coming back to Detroit, after playing..." January 09

Detroit Free Press "There's no more safety net to call upon, and no more net-front expert available. And coach Mike Babcock can't wait to get started. He has spent the lockout drawing and redrawing his lines and defense pairings; he likes to joke he makes all his plans on napkins, because that's how much faith he..." January 09

Detroit Free Press "One general manager isn't thrilled the NHL lockout is over. "I will not hide the news that the end of the lockout is not the best news, but we were prepared for this," CSKA Moscow GM Sergei Fedorov said on the team website (via Google translation). He's talking about the impending departure..." January 08

Winging It In Motown "Update news on Pavel Datsyuk today from Yahoo! Sports' Dmitry Chesnokov Dmitry Chesnokov @dchesnokov Pavel Datsyuk has signed with #KHL's CSKA moscow, @plysenkov reports. #RedWings Chesnokov also reports that Philadelphia's Ilya Bryzgalov will join with Datsyuk in playing for..." September 19

Detroit Free Press "Sports Illustrated's Adrian Dater asked Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk what it would be like to play without retired captain Nicklas Lidstrom. "It's been like a dream. A bad dream. A nightmare," he said. "I keep thinking I'll see him again soon in (training camp), just like always. I keep telling..." June 21

SI.com "Pavel Datsyuk took in the question, which figured to go down like milk that is 30 days past its expiration date. One look at the Detroit Red Wings center's face confirmed this notion. "What will it be like to play without Nicklas Lidstrom this coming season?" Datsyuk was asked at the NHL Awards..." June 20

Detroit News "Something's missing. The NHL Awards Show tonight is meant to honor the best players in the league. But for the Red Wings, annually among the best teams, there is but one hope: Pavel Datsyuk, who is a finalist for the Selke Trophy (defensive forward) a fifth consecutive year. Datsyuk won..." June 20

Detroit News "It'll be a little different Wednesday when the NHL gathers its stars for the annual awards show in Las Vegas, at least from the Red Wings' perspective. There will be no Nicklas Lidstrom to take home another Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman. Lidstrom won the award seven times, but..." June 17

Detroit News "Calvin Johnson won the vote. Now, can Pavel Datsyuk? Datsyuk, the Red Wings center, has advanced to the second round of the "NHL 13: Vote for the Cover" contest. Three more wins, and he'll grace the cover of the video game, by EA Sports. Datsyuk was ranked a No. 1 seed in his bracket, and..." May 22

Detroit Free Press "Exactly one month ago, Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk saw his shot at the 2012 Stanley Cup end because his team couldn't score on a Finnish goaltender. After demolishing a different Finnish goaltender Saturday at the International Ice Hockey Federation world championship in Helsinki, Datsyuk..." May 20

Detroit Free Press "Red Wings Valtteri Filppula and Pavel Datsyuk will face off for a shot at gold at the world championship. Filppula and Datsyuk had assists Thursday in the quarterfinals of the tournament, which runs through Sunday in Helsinki, Finland. Team USA, Canada and Sweden were bounced Thursday, setting..." May 18

Detroit Free Press "Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk missed a dozen games down the stretch, but such is his lethality on the ice he was still recognized as one of the NHL's best two-way forwards. The NHL announced Monday that Datsyuk, St. Louis' David Backes and Boston's Patrice Bergeron are finalists for the Selke..." April 24

Tennessean "Against the Panthers on April 1, Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk slipped behind the Florida net. Normally when an offensive player goes there, he has two options — pass the puck in front to an open player or try a wraparound. For Datsyuk, neither existed. So in his creative, Picasso-like..." April 10

Detroit Free Press "Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is scared to go into the team's designated training room areas these days, for good reason: It's never good news. While the Wings rejoiced to hear leading scorer Pavel Datsyuk declare himself ready to return tonight against the Sharks, they recoiled to hear leading..." March 17

Detroit News "Some thoughts about recent developments at the third-quarter mark of the season, as the Red Wings continue to confound the skeptics, remain on top of the NHL standings and make news: Pavel Datsyuk's knee In a word: shock. A guy walks around the dressing room one day, and the next he is in..." February 23

Detroit News "Even the Red Wings themselves couldn't believe this one. As they stretched their league-record home winning streak to 22 games, the Wings were left a dumbfounded after Friday's improbable 2-1 win over Nashville. Pavel Datsyuk scored with 5.8 seconds left in regulation, splitting the..." February 18

Detroit News "Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk's wish to be the MVP of the NHL All-Star Game will have to wait for at least another year. So will Datsyuk's bid to score his first goal in the league's midseason classic. In three career appearances, Datsyuk has been limited to four assists — including three on..." January 30

Detroit Free Press "While it might not have surprised his NHL colleagues, being picked first in Thursday night's All-Star draft shocked Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk. "I'm surprised, really surprised," Datsyuk told Red Wings TV. "Of course I'm happy. My legs a bit shaky, but it's ... I'm so happy." Datsyuk..." January 28

Detroit News "Pavel Datsyuk could have had the weekend off — if he really wanted it. But Datsyuk wouldn't think of it. He'll be in Ottawa tonight for the NHL All-Star Game fantasy draft, Friday's practice, Saturday's skills competition and Sunday's game. "I would love to (take some time off)," Datsyuk..." January 26

Detroit News "The Red Wings are so good on home ice lately it's as if they can win these games blindfolded. And a big part of the reason why is because Pavel Datsyuk probably could play this game blindfolded. Seriously. There was Datsyuk on Monday night, skating backward just outside his own blue line..." January 17

Detroit News "The biggest surprise during Tuesday's morning skate? Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk didn't practice. And, he didn't play against the Islanders, either. Datsyuk is day-to-day with a "lower-body injury." "Did it catch us by surprise? Yup," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "I thought he..." January 11

Detroit News "The Red Wings pulled a little of their own Tim Tebow-like magic Sunday. Trailing most of the game, Danny Cleary tied it late in regulation, and then Pavel Datsyuk scored in overtime, giving the Red Wings a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Like the night before in Toronto when Detroit..." January 09

Detroit News "The Red Wings pulled a little of their own Tim Tebow-like magic Sunday. Trailing most of the game, they tied the score on a Danny Cleary goal late in regulation, then Pavel Datsyuk scored in overtime, giving the Red Wings a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Datsyuk found a loose puck..." January 09

Detroit Free Press "After sputtering offensively the first six weeks of the season, Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk again is his dazzling self with the puck. Datsyuk set up the first goal in Thursday's 4-3 loss against the Predators at Bridgestone Arena. That was his 21st point in his past 14 games, more than..." December 16

Detroit News "Those worries from early this season about Pavel Datsyuk not scoring have disappeared. Datsyuk has returned to creating and scoring goals, and the Red Wings were the better for it Tuesday in a grinding 4-1 victory over the Penguins. Datsyuk scored one goal and set up Johan Franzen for..." December 14

Detroit Free Press "Pavel Datsyuk figures there's an upside to what he has gone through over the past month. Datsyuk appears to have put a cold stretch behind him. On Sunday, he set up two goals as the Red Wings got by the Ducks, 4-2, at Honda Center. A day earlier, Datsyuk scored for the first time in 13 games,..." November 21

Detroit News "The smile was back on Pavel Datsyuk's face. It had been missing the last few weeks, as the Red Wings played inconsistently and Datsyuk struggled to help matters. But after Saturday's 4-1 victory over Los Angeles, in which Datsyuk scored twice, only his third and fourth goals this season,..." November 20

Detroit Free Press "Update from today's Detroit Red Wings practice: Forward Pavel Datsyuk and defenseman Mike Commodore weren't on the ice, but at the very least, Datsyuk is not expected to miss much time. Coach Mike Babcock said Datsyuk has a stiff back from lifting weights Wednesday, but he expects him to play..." September 30

Detroit Free Press "Pavel Datsyuk has the best hands in the NHL. Now this may not be breaking news for Red Wings fans, but it's an interesting perspective from one of his victims. Jamie McLennan, who played goaltender for six teams over 11 seasons in the NHL, recently penned a column for the Hockey News on this..." September 01

Detroit Free Press "The well has to be dry after this. EA Sports revealed the legends included in its new "NHL 12" video game in four installments, the final of which was released today. At last! So while you've already heard about Chris Chelios and Steve Yzerman , now it's Gordie Howe's turn. Mr. Hockey..." August 20

Detroit Free Press "Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk gave a lengthy interview last week to Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo! Sports while in Moscow. Datsyuk was in his homeland for a hockey awards ceremony and was preparing for a family vacation. Datsyuk was looking forward to the rest. He told Chesnokov: "I want to..." August 08

Detroit Free Press "Odds are Vancouver's Ryan Kesler will walk away with the Frank J. Selke Trophy at tonight's NHL Awards, ending Pavel Datsyuk's reign. But it speaks to Datsyuk's dominance as a top defensive forward that he is even a finalist after he played only two-thirds of the season. "It's amazing that..." June 22

San Jose Mercury News "Sharks coach Todd McLellan has never been shy about praising Detroit center Pavel Datsyuk. McLellan, a former Red Wings assistant, just wishes he didn't have to do it now as Datsyuk skates circles around the Sharks in this playoff series. "I thought Pavel was the best player on the ice again,..." May 10