Everybody Hates Raymond Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 http://kuklaskorner...._medium=twitter Pavel Datsyuk turns 36 on July 20th, 2014. That birthday will be celebrated a few months after the last minutes of hockey he'll ever play for the Detroit Red Wings. Next year will be his last in the NHL and that's according to a very reliable source in Detroit, someone close to the organization and entrenched in regional hockey programs. Why? Datsyuk wants to go home. We all understand that. But according to this source, a guy who skates with at least one recently-retired Red Wing and whose family is a staple in the Michigan hockey world, it's not just the lure of mother Russia. Datsyuk sees the realignment, knows the kind of nightly abuse he's going to take in the Eastern Conference and wants to "go out like Barry Sanders did." Healthy, in other words. And he wants to give the KHL a few years of brilliance. He wants his home country to see him while he still has magic left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom! Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Say it ain't so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I say good for him. He owes Detroit and the NHL nothing at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 You can't beat Vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davinci Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I think he realizes that Detroit isn't going to be able to compete so might as well go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 My favourite player since 2006. Truly a special talent, dedicated professional, and excellent role model for all who play hockey. I hope he reconsiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I think he realizes that Detroit isn't going to be able to compete so might as well go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 /topic/341494-rumour-pavel-datsyuk-reportedly-considering-last-year-in-nhl-after-next-season/">http://forum.canucks...er-next-season/ You can't beat Vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 ^ I agree lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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