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Post by jarvisredwing on Jan 23, 2019 21:43:01 GMT -5
www.nhl.com/news/pavel-datsyuk-could-return-to-nhl-agent-says/c-304168142
I don't know if he'll go to Detroit as he is a UFA and I presume he wants to go to a contender. In the NEW NHL he won't be hacked and slashed like San Jose did to him all series long. He would be an incredible 3rd line centre for any team. Much like having Larionov back in the day. Still can do the PP as well.
He has to decide at the end of the season. Maybe his agent is using this to get a bigger contract. It is a change to go back to the smaller ice rink.
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Post by PierreC on Jan 23, 2019 23:08:06 GMT -5
i Don't Believe that...and i just Don't see him wearing another jersey...nor do i want to see this...
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Post by number13 on Jan 24, 2019 9:18:14 GMT -5
I heard this back in December and honestly didn't put too much thought into it because his contract is up in the KHL and the whole things could be a negotiation tactic to get a bigger KHL contract. I believe Arizona owns Pavel's NHL rights so even if Pavel wants to return to the NHL his fate is in their hands. Dats went to Russia to be closer to his family...what has changed in 2-3 years? Does he just miss the royalty treatment that players in the best league in the world get... I know this goes against our rebuilt and younger phase but I'd welcome Pavel back as a Red Wing. The way he left Detroit with a year left probably means he didn't leave on the best of terms so who knows if we'd take him back. At age 41 would still be one of the best player on our team and he could help the younger guys develop into two way players  |
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Post by PierreC on Jan 24, 2019 11:55:23 GMT -5
The Yotes rights on Pavel is up and he is free to sign with anyone in july...
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Post by number13 on Jan 24, 2019 12:38:42 GMT -5
The Yotes rights on Pavel is up and he is free to sign with anyone in july... yep...I just read that he's UFA in July so he can go wherever he wishes. Is still think its moot and he stays in Russia. Do you think Detroit would take him back? |
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Post by PierreC on Jan 24, 2019 15:43:51 GMT -5
The Yotes rights on Pavel is up and he is free to sign with anyone in july... yep...I just read that he's UFA in July so he can go wherever he wishes. Is still think its moot and he stays in Russia. Do you think Detroit would take him back? if its KH and Blashill ...yes ! if its SY ..no ! |
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Post by chris on Jan 24, 2019 20:25:34 GMT -5
Yeah, I heard this on the radio going to work this morning. Interesting rumor. We'll see where it goes.
Would I like to see him back in Detroit? Dunno. If he's somewhat in shape and shows some flashes of the old Pavel it could be pretty entertaining. Right now other than maybe AA the Wings are SO BORING to watch most nights.
From a player development standpoint not really sure if I care if he takes someone's spot any more. Who do we really want to see on the ice instead? Mantha with 12 goals invisible most nights? Rasmussen with 6 goals uninspiring? Yawn. Who's the next change maker? To me, right now, for a young core we have Larkin, AA, Bertuzzi, Cholo and, OK, maybe Mantha. The entire rest of the team is pretty much expendable. So Dats comes back and grabs a roster spot and adds a little entertainment value - so what?
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Post by DickMc on Jan 25, 2019 6:58:37 GMT -5
I heard this back in December and honestly didn't put too much thought into it because his contract is up in the KHL and the whole things could be a negotiation tactic to get a bigger KHL contract. I believe Arizona owns Pavel's NHL rights so even if Pavel wants to return to the NHL his fate is in their hands. Dats went to Russia to be closer to his family...what has changed in 2-3 years? Does he just miss the royalty treatment that players in the best league in the world get... I know this goes against our rebuilt and younger phase but I'd welcome Pavel back as a Red Wing. The way he left Detroit with a year left probably means he didn't leave on the best of terms so who knows if we'd take him back. At age 41 would still be one of the best player on our team and he could help the younger guys develop into two way players I heard on NHL Radio that he would be an UFA. Whatever the case I can't see any way he goes back to Detroit. What would be the point???.....none. |
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Post by number13 on Jan 26, 2019 12:58:31 GMT -5
My point is he's better right now at age 40 than 75% of the 23 who dress every night. I agree with Chris as he would bring some excitement back. Larkin, AA are currently it. Perhaps Dats would have be cheaper than covering seats in brand spankin new arena because they are so easy to see when empty and bright red, seats empty as a result of a crappy product on the ice 41 games a season Pavel was my favorite player and it doesn't really matter if we take him or not. I'm fine getting younger, cheaper and more upward potential on prospects ans draft picks. I;m also fine if we do, as Mickey would say, "worth the price of admission" |
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