ilovehomers
Kukla's Korner
80
Reads
0
Comments
Gosh, I miss Pavel Datsyuk
I fell in love with hockey thanks to Brett Hull and Dominik Hasek. The '01-'02 season (yeah, I am relatively new), with (everything about) the '02 Western Conference Finals and Larionov's Triple OT Winner honestly being the crown jewels of my fandom (although I did cry just a bit for the '08 Cup).
Essentially starting the downfall of Marty Turco's career is the moment I fell in love with Pavel Datsyuk.
And he has ruined (Red Wings) hockey for me.
Datsyuk is (or was) a player that will simply mesmerize an audience with dazzling Datsyukian dekes and dangles that leave jock straps hanging from the rafters. At any given moment, you knew he could pull off something magical. Even if it wasn't a goal; he can beat the crap out of Corey Perry and put the biggest, toughest, meanest guys flat on their behinds.
Pavel Datsyuk was/is special. I mean alien or super-human. At least he gave me that feeling. Save Connor McDavid, the NHL doesn't have that anymore, let alone the torture that is Red Wings hockey right now.
You, the reader, can make this comments section anything you want it to be.
Who is that special player in today's game? Or who was that player to you? Super Mario, The Great One, Stevie Y?
If nothing else, enjoy the wealth of hockey highlights!
Popular Articles

Blackhawks Chicago
Panthers Florida
Penguins Pittsburgh
Rangers New York
Avalanche Colorado
Kings Los Angeles
Maple Leafs Toronto
Bruins Boston
Capitals Washington
Flames Calgary
Oilers Edmonton
Golden Knights Vegas
Senators Ottawa
Lightning Tampa Bay
Flyers Philadelphia
Islanders New York
Sabres Buffalo
Red Wings Detroit
Devils New Jersey
Hurricanes Carolina
Blue Jackets Columbus
Predators Nashville
Wild Minnesota
Blues St. Louis
Stars Dallas
Jets Winnipeg
Mammoth Utah
Sharks San Jose
Canucks Vancouver
Ducks Anaheim