DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted July 19, 2008 The stuff he does just defies the laws of physics. Happy birthday Pavel! Those videos are great - but watching the games? It always makes me laugh to see how much room a D-man will give him off the boards. "f*** it - I'm gonna back off and go stand next to my goalkeep. I'm not making that highlight reel!" He gets plenty of space, and for a reason. Brett Hull wishes him a happy B-day, everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96Screens 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Best Wishes, Pasha. btw He's almost exactly my age ! I'll be 30 in about another week and a half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Absolutely awesome video - thanks for posting. Watching it reminds me of Lionel Messi of Barcelona, team-mates call him the playstation footballer because of his incredible dribbling abilty. Pavel Datsyuk is surely the Playstation Hockey player? Damn! He's 30 already? He came late to the NHL don't forget. He was 23 in his rookie season if my maths are correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Absolutely awesome video - thanks for posting. Watching it reminds me of Lionel Messi of Barcelona, team-mates call him the playstation footballer because of his incredible dribbling abilty. Pavel Datsyuk is surely the Playstation Hockey player? He came late to the NHL don't forget. He was 23 in his rookie season if my maths are correct. If this is your own work, then I fully support it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 2 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Happy birthday to my favorite player in a long time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HkyTwn 5 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Yayayay! Happy bday Pasha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 That's odd. His twin is only 27. Their mom was in labor for a Loooooong time Congrats pav!!!! happy 30!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Happy Birthday Pavel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Happy Birthday to my second favorite player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Hard to believe Datsyuk's 30 already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 s*** he only has ten years left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96Screens 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 He came late to the NHL don't forget. He was 23 in his rookie season if my maths are correct. yea I noticed the russian/european hockey philosophy differs from that of us north americans - they have the belief in there's no big hurry to get the puck out on the ice - and often they join the nhl it seems on a bit average later. in north america its like they wanna see kids pushing a puck as soon as possible so they can score. thats why u see like 18 year old North american rookie in the nhl and like european/russia 23 year old rookies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Happy Birthday Ok, Pavel your birthdays are cut off now on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Just a thought.... By the end of his career will people think he is better than Fedorov was.....or Bure/Mogilny? Could he arguably become the greatest russian to ever play in the NHL (Larionov/Makarov aside as they didn't play their entire career in the NHL) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnipeShow 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Just a thought.... By the end of his career will people think he is better than Fedorov was.....or Bure/Mogilny? Could he arguably become the greatest russian to ever play in the NHL (Larionov/Makarov aside as they didn't play their entire career in the NHL) Ovechkin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Ovechkin? Yes I was thought about him but I see Datsyuk potentially being great like Larionov, while Ovechkin will be great like Bure/Fedorov. Both can control the game, but in different styles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Happy birthday Pav! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Dear Pasha, I know you might think turning 30 is old. It's not. I prefer to think of you as being like a fine wine, improving with age. I can tell you from experience that it's not so bad. Wait til you hit 50, then we'll talk. Cherish all the good things in this life, my friend...Cherish your family, your friends, laughter, joy and love. They don't last forever. Never forget, at least once a day, to tell the ones you love how you feel. To hear the words, "I love you" means a lot. Some of us rarely hear them. I hope your birthday is as wonderful and special as you are. Always know that the fans of Detroit appreciate you. Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Yes I was thought about him but I see Datsyuk potentially being great like Larionov, while Ovechkin will be great like Bure/Fedorov. Both can control the game, but in different styles. Well, NHL-wise, Datsyuk is better than Larionov. However, Larionov's Russian league dominance can resemble Bure and Fedorov's NHL dominance. But whatever... Happy b-day Pav! 30 years old and only better years will come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 So...shall we road trip to nail him with the shaving cream? Happy Birthday, Pavel, and many more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 So...shall we road trip to nail him with the shaving cream? Happy Birthday, Pavel, and many more! Road trip??? I'm in!!!!!! Shaving cream? Maybe whipped cream instead - so much tastier if you happen to get a face full. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelichic 12 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Happy Birthday Pav!!! You dont look a day over 21ish!! Keep up the GREAT work!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Happy b-day Pavel! I hope plays as long as Larionov did, I want atleast 10 more years of Datsyuk's magic. With the way he plays, I think it's definitely possible, he's not very prone to injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Happy Birthday Pav! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho613 74 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Wow I had no idea Pav is 30 he still looks 20 to me. Happy 30th Pavel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
