Rhah 195 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 This guy is on CBC? Some comments say Glenn Healy? How do they still pay him to analyze after he makes obviously erroneous comments like this? The only thing he could possibly have meant to say is that Dats wasn't given too much size...but its his talent AND hard working that makes him a perennial Selke finalist and top scorer in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Saw this thread over on hfboards. It is former NHL (and WMU) goaltender Glenn Healy. He's not a great commentator but he was trying to give Dats a compliment about how hard he works, it just doesn't come out quite right. I don't think he was trying to insult him or anything. He just picked a terrible player as an example for Detroit not having as much skill as Chicago. 2 Ram and Rhah reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhah 195 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Ok, thinking on this... I think he didn't get across what he meant very well. He must think that Dats worked hard to hone his skills and wasn't just blessed by God with hockey skills. Sorry for the inflammatory headline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) A writer from Puck Daddy ripped him a new one for this. I like the caption he used on the title picture: "Pavel Datsyuk tries his darnedest to succeed despite his obvious shortcomings." It's actually a hilarious article; check it out: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/pavel-datsyuk-may-not-naturally-gifted-works-hard-162930954.html Edited May 22, 2013 by Crymson 7 Rhah, T-Ruff, Ally and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aznknight 139 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Conpletely misunderstood. He meant that Datsyuk was not just born with every talent but works very hard as well. Healey is a Wings/babcock fan. He just didnt articulate himself very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nhurdi 42 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 That article is pretty funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 I see what he's trying to say, but it just came across badly. Datsyuk may look flashy a lot, but it's a result of hard work more than God-given talent IMO. Just because he makes it look easy during games doesn't mean it's not a result of years of hard work in practice. The comment works a lot better for Zetterberg though, since he's no where near as flashy as Datsyuk. Z's a guy who's not the greatest skater, isn't very big, and doesn't have the greatest shot. Yet, he still dominates because of his incredible work ethic and hockey sense. Then again, I think a lot of this is true with Pavel as well, which is what Healy probably meant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ally 448 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 A writer from Puck Daddy ripped him a new one for this. I like the caption he used on the title picture: "Pavel Datsyuk tries his darnedest to succeed despite his obvious shortcomings." It's actually a hilarious article; check it out: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/pavel-datsyuk-may-not-naturally-gifted-works-hard-162930954.html I actually came here just to post this. I agree that I think Healy just worded it poorly because nobody in their right mind would claim he isn't talented but the puck daddy article killed me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 "Pavel Datsyuk tries his darnedest to succeed despite his obvious shortcomings." That had me proper LOLing Now, if he'd said Pavel was small, skinny, anaemic and bow-legged, but works hard to overcome that, he'd have a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Conpletely misunderstood. He meant that Datsyuk was not just born with every talent but works very hard as well. Healey is a Wings/babcock fan. He just didnt articulate himself very well. I think so too, you see the reaction from the rest of the guys is kind of like "haha...um wtf?" and then they must realize he trips over his words regularly, and give him a pass and move on. Pretty stupid though. Like NBC stupid. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 When I heard it, I thought he was being sarcastic, but then I don't listen to him enough to judge. It was the way he emphasized "all". The article was funny. In my personal opinion, I believe that Datsyuk has talent. I also believe that water is wet and that zebras are not native to Nova Scotia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 If you want to say something nice, it helps if you say it in a way that makes sense. Apparently this guy hasn't learned that lesson yet. Or something/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapnSmitty 39 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 LOL "Join us tomorrow as Healy says Chara isn't blessed with Natural Height" Thats funny stuff... And I can only think that Healy was misspoken, or he is on Drugs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Saw this thread over on hfboards. It is former NHL (and WMU) goaltender Glenn Healy. He's not a great commentator but he was trying to give Dats a compliment about how hard he works, it just doesn't come out quite right. I don't think he was trying to insult him or anything. He just picked a terrible player as an example for Detroit not having as much skill as Chicago. What that loudmouth goof Healy should have said is the Wings may not have as much talent as the Hawks, but Datsyuk is a top talent in the league, is a perennial Selke finalist and can do things that most people can't even dream of with the puck. Healy is a king of backhanded compliments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 958 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 A writer from Puck Daddy ripped him a new one for this. I like the caption he used on the title picture: "Pavel Datsyuk tries his darnedest to succeed despite his obvious shortcomings." It's actually a hilarious article; check it out: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/pavel-datsyuk-may-not-naturally-gifted-works-hard-162930954.html Haha. My favorite quote: "Or maybe Healy thinks Pavel Datsyuk is Justin Abdelkader" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 That article is pretty funny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Rudy Datsyuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 He doesn't have all the God-blessed talent in the world -- just most of it. But there's still a pittance remaining for the rest of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 TSN has a top 10 about Pavel Datsyuk this morning, perhaps a shot against CBC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
