Pavel Datsyuk
Inducted:
2024
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Born:
20 July 1978,
Sverdlovsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Position:
Center
College:
NA
Pavel Datsyuk is regarded as one of the most skilled and creative players in NHL history. Known as the “Magic Man” for his dazzling puck-handling, vision, and defensive prowess.
He played his entire NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings from 2001 to 2016. A two-time Stanley Cup champion, Datsyuk was a key part of Detroit’s dominance in the 2000s. His two-way excellence earned him three Selke Trophies as the league’s best defensive forward, and his sportsmanship was recognized with four Lady Byng Trophies.
Beyond the NHL, he played a crucial role in Russia’s gold medal win at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Datsyuk’s impact on the game extended beyond statistics—his highlight-reel plays and leadership made him a fan favorite and a role model for future generations.
Datsyuk's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (2002, 2008)
- 3× Frank J. Selke Trophy Winner (2008, 2009, 2010)
- 4× Lady Byng Trophy Winner (2006–2009)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (2018)
- Member of the Triple Gold Club (Stanley Cup, Olympics, World Championship)
- Inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame (2024)
NHL Records
- Only player in NHL history to win both the Lady Byng and Selke Trophy three times each
- Recorded at least 87 points in four consecutive seasons (2005–2009)
- Detroit Red Wings’ all-time leader in shootout goals
NHL Teams
Detroit Red Wings 1999 - 2016
SKA Saint Petersburg 2016 - 2019
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg 2019 - 2021
NHL draft:
171st overall, 1998;
Detroit Red Wings
Numbers Worn:
13
NHL Stats
Seasons:
14
Games Played:
953
Goals:
314
Assists:
604
Points:
918
Shots on Goals:
40
Game Winning Goals:
51