Opie 308 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Not sure but I believe it is the russian equivalent of the nickname for Pavel, like Mike for Michael! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Good job Dats! You deserved it! It's soo much fun to watch Datsyuk and Zetterberg destroy teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 could some one tell me why you guys say"pasha". Not sure but I believe it is the russian equivalent of the nickname for Pavel, like Mike for Michael! Correct, but I still think "Pasha" sounds lame. I'll stick with Dats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Great Job Dats!!! Whats scary (for the opposition) is that you only get better each game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinbin 3 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Pavel is the Barry Sanders of Hockey!!! Congrats, Pavel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharomyga 6 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Molodets! Way to go Pavel!! Congratulations!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Congrats Pavel! Here's to many more! :beerbuddy: He has mastered the art of the clutch pass and makes it look easy. He is just incredible to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Correct, but I still think "Pasha" sounds lame. I'll stick with Dats. i agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Whatever blows your bagpipes, I guess. I like the name myself...and his teammates call him that as well, so if they do I don't see why we can't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 congrads Dats... Now reach 500 quick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) Whatever blows your bagpipes, I guess. I like the name myself...and his teammates call him that as well, so if they do I don't see why we can't. Yep, apparently it's quite common, like calling someone named Aleksander "Sasha" instead. I asked my girlfriend (who is Russian) about it, and she said most people in his life probably call him Pasha, as Pavel is far more formal. I never heard of it before this board, but then again I don't hang out with anyone named Pavel But why is Hank called Zatta? That one I don't get. Edited February 19, 2008 by Uncle Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Zatta is Swedish for Z correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DmitrifromRussia 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Zatta for Z? Dats for D, Pavel for P? Sorry, but it's funny. Way to go Pasha!!! Next mark 500 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Zatta is Swedish for Z correct? Ahhh...you are correct sir. Although after looking it up, it is actually "säta" and not "zatta." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
