Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Pavel Datsyuk

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Russian ice hockey Pavel Datsyuk.

Last updated on April 18, 2025.

Pavel Valerievich Datsyuk is a Russian former professional ice hockey player. Datsyuk was nicknamed the "Magic Man" honoring his incredible stickhandling and creativity with the puck. From 2001 to 2016, he played for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). In 2017, Datsyuk was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history, and was the only active player outside of the NHL at the time of announcement.

Russian - Ice hockey | Born: July 20, 1978

Source: Wikipedia

I don't remember those early playoff games. Keep it positive. I'm a different player. More focused. I know how important it is to score in the playoffs.

Pavel Datsyuk

When I came to North America, it was hard. It was hard to understand, hard to get someone to understand me. I only knew Russian. I studied French in school, but it didn't help. I forgot most of that.

Pavel Datsyuk