Since leaving the KHL two seasons ago, Pavel Datsyuk has not played a single game of professional hockey. The 44-year-old hasn't played an NHL game since 2016, but that isn't stopping him from trying to make a comeback. He had this to say when asked about his playing career.
Datsyuk's English isn't the best, but the message is clear. Datsyuk wants to keep playing, and we want to continue watching him.
It's all but certain that Datsyuk won't be returning to the NHL after two full seasons away from professional hockey, and while he could potentially return to the KHL, a lower-tier professional league is the likeliest option.
Perhaps Datsyuk could play in the Czech Extraliga with fellow NHL legend Jaromir Jagr, or even in one of the lower-tier Russian leagues, such as the VHL.
Wherever Datsyuk makes his return, fans will be sure to tune in.
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POLL | ||
MAI 19 | 220 ANSWERS NHL Legend Hints at Possible Return Do you think Datsyuk could play in the NHL today? | ||
Yes | 101 | 45.9 % |
No | 119 | 54.1 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Kyle Connor | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Alex Tuch | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Owen Power | - | 2 | 2 | |
Michael Bunting | 1 | - | 1 | |
Drew Helleson | 1 | - | 1 | |
Jirí Kulich | 1 | - | 1 | |
Isac Lundestrom | 1 | - | 1 | |
Vladislav Namestnikov | 1 | - | 1 | |
Nino Niederreiter | 1 | - | 1 | |
Gabriel Vilardi | 1 | - | 1 | |
Jason Zucker | 1 | - | 1 | |
Leo Carlsson | - | 1 | 1 | |
Nikolaj Ehlers | - | 1 | 1 | |
Ross Johnston | - | 1 | 1 | |
Evgeni Malkin | - | 1 | 1 | |
Josh Morrissey | - | 1 | 1 | |
Cole Perfetti | - | 1 | 1 | |
Bryan Rust | - | 1 | 1 | |
Mark Scheifele | - | 1 | 1 | |
Trevor Zegras | - | 1 | 1 | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 20 | 17 | 3 | - | 34 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
Conference | Cumulative |