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  Pavel Datsyuk

Russia  Center 2008-09 Cap Hit: $6,700,000 2008-09 Salary: $6,700,000 Contract Expiration: 2014 (UFA)

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Height 5'11"
Weight 197
Shoots Left
Age 30
Experience 6 Years
Rookie Year 2001
Birthdate July 20th, 1978
Birthplace Sverdlovsk, USSR
Drafted 171st Overall, 7th Round, 1998 (DET)
Acquired Detroit 8th choice (171st) in the 1998 Draft.
 
2008-09 Salary Cap Seasonal Salary ($M) & Free Agency Status
Cap Number Cap Hit/Day 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16
$6,700,000 $36,022 $6.700 $6.700 $6.700 $6.700 $6.700 $6.700 UFA  
Datsyuk signed a franchise-record 7-year, $46.9-million contract with the Red Wings on April 6, 2007. The contract is evenly spread thoughout its duration with a $6.7-million annual salary (which is also his salary cap figure). Datsyuk's contract expires following the conclusion of the 2013-14 NHL season when he will become an unrestricted free agent.
Scouting Report

Scouting Report

ASSETS: Plays a very patient game with the puck. Knows how to make plays and set up his wingers. Has a lot of confidence in his offensive ability.

FLAWS: Could use more bulk on his 5-11 frame. Isn't a consistent goal-scorer at this stage of his career and also struggles on face-offs.

CAREER POTENTIAL: First-line center.
Career Notes

Career Notes

• 04/06/2007: Signed a seven-year, $46.9 million contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings.

• 09/26/2006: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings to a two-year, $7.8 million contract.

• 09/05/2006: Signed with the Avangard Omsk of the Russian League.

• 06/27/1998: Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 6th round (171st overall) in 1998.
Award

Awards & Honors

2007-08 Stanley Cup (Detroit), Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best Defensive-Forward), Lady Byng Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike), NHL Plus/Minus Leader, Played in NHL All-Star Game
2006-07 Lady Byng Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike)
2005-06 Lady Byng Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike)
2003-04 Played in NHL All-Star Game
2001-02 Stanley Cup (Detroit), Played in the NHL YoungStars Game, Olympic Bronze Medal (2002-RUS)
 
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Stats

Career Statistics

    Regular Season   Stanley Cup Playoffs
Season Team   GP G A PTS +/- PIM   GP G A PTS +/- PIM
Totals   445 139 286 425 125 117   82 21 33 54 14 18
2001-02 Detroit   70 11 24 35 4 4   21 3 3 6 1 2
2002-03 Detroit   64 12 39 51 20 16   4 0 0 0 -3 0
2003-04 Detroit   75 30 38 68 -2 35   12 0 6 6 1 2
2005-06 Detroit   75 28 59 87 26 22   5 0 3 3 0 0
2006-07 Detroit   79 27 60 87 36 20   18 8 8 16 2 8
2007-08 Detroit   82 31 66 97 41 20   22 10 13 23 13 6

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