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TheScorpion · 04-02-2016, 06:59 PM

If true, we should all keep an eye on Detroit's remaining games.

There'll never be another player like Datsyuk in the NHL. He could control the puck like no player I've ever seen, and has made some very good goaltenders and defensemen look like fringe NHL'ers. We all say that Johnny is a helluva puck-handler (and he is), but Datsyuk was just on another level. He had enough raw skill and talent to beat anyone in the league.

Thank you for displaying your immense talent, Pavel. You had an unbelievable career. First-ballot hall-of-famer for sure.

04-02-2016, 06:59 PM	#3
TheScorpion First round-bust Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: speculating about AHL players Exp:	If true, we should all keep an eye on Detroit's remaining games. There'll never be another player like Datsyuk in the NHL. He could control the puck like no player I've ever seen, and has made some very good goaltenders and defensemen look like fringe NHL'ers. We all say that Johnny is a helluva puck-handler (and he is), but Datsyuk was just on another level. He had enough raw skill and talent to beat anyone in the league. Thank you for displaying your immense talent, Pavel. You had an unbelievable career. First-ballot hall-of-famer for sure. __________________ Need a great deal on a new or pre-owned car? Come see me at Platinum Mitsubishi — 2720 Barlow Trail NE