LeftWinger 4,935 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 What would reaction be? http://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-red-wings-news/ddrysdale/did-pavel-datsyuk-just-hint-at-possible-return-to-detroit-red-wings/93688/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 If I'm not mistaken, he's already got a contract... with the Coyotes. 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Take him back for nothing more than $2 million one year contract. If that. He underperformed in the KHL and that league is not as good comparatively. Also there is absolutely no "hint" in his words that he has an "itch" to return to the NHL as the author is claiming. All he said that if there was a chance to consider any deals it would only be to Detroit but he is happy with being in SKA. It's likely a political statement by Datsyuk to show that he's still loyal to Detroit. Not sure if it changes managements mind about what he did (trust me they probably aren't happy he didn't honor that contract) but good try I guess. That's not to say if he wanted to come back we wouldn't take him. We would obviously take all the help we can get for this team. He would be useful for PP, maybe some offensive zone faceoffs but with his bad health they won't/shouldn't offer him much money. Edited May 31, 2017 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) BTW if Datsyuk still does those summer camps he should be in Michigan for a few weeks. Edited May 31, 2017 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 674 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 This sounds like "FAKE NEWS".... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Wheelchairsuperhero said: If I'm not mistaken, he's already got a contract... with the Coyotes. He is a UFA July 1st. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 There is no "hint that he has an itch to return." He basically said if he DID go back to the NHL it would be Detroit or nothing. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 7 hours ago, mackel said: This sounds like "FAKE NEWS".... Sad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,935 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) 56 minutes ago, DickieDunn said: There is no "hint that he has an itch to return." He basically said if he DID go back to the NHL it would be Detroit or nothing. Kind of reminds me of Hasek. I remember when he said the same thing a year after he retired. "If" he came back, it'd be for Detroit (I think he threw Ottawa in there as well.) I think he has a bit of an itch, but that's probably normal of players that leave or retire. Edited May 31, 2017 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Click bait. He's staying home until he can't physically play anymore. Wouldn't mind him coming back in some capacity eventually though. Even just to help coach prospect camps or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 covfefe 4 kickazz, Keep Your Stick On the Ice, BottleOfSmoke and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nondescript_D 22 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 I would mow his lawn, wash his car and...if such a person exists..sex up his homely and lonely sister to get him back. 1 Hey man nice shot! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 17 hours ago, Nondescript_D said: I would mow his lawn, wash his car and...if such a person exists..sex up his homely and lonely sister to get him back. Now that is commitment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,492 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 No thanks. Getting a washed up Datsyuk back isn't going to bring back the glory days, no matter how much folks want it to. 1 DickieDunn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 The first thing I do if he tries to come back is ask. "That was quick.. was your daughter really that annoying??" 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
