HE GETTING EVERYBODY ANKLES!!! Reacting To Pavel Datsyuk NHL Highlights!! 

The most impressive part of Datysuk is that this is only a tiny fraction of his game. Not only is he tricky and gifted in an offensive way. But he won best defensive player award several times. He was widely regarded as the best thief in the league. Always played both ways (got back on D when a lot of stars would just play O). Even handed out hits at times. On offensive not only is he extremely gifted in dangles, but he was a general, his hockey IQ and seeing the ice was matched by no one. He was extremely unselfish and dished the puck a lot when he could have scored. He’s usually not in peoples top 5. But he is the GOAT in my opinion. If he wanted to, he could have put performed the top 3 that other people like to cite … BUT he is just too well rounded and unselfish of a hockey player to do that. The perfect center man. Datysuk is the GOAT.

I was 3 cars behind him in line at a drive-through once. When I got to the window to pay for my coffee the lady at the window said there was no charge and that it was Pavel Datsyuk who had gone through the line ahead of me. She said that he paid for what she thought was everyone's order for the rest of the day. Must be a pretty good guy to do that.

Other players may have more points than him, but there will never be another player like Pavel Datsyuk again. A magician with the puck and was just as good defensively. It was a treat and pleasure to watch him play in Detroit.

Let’s put it this way: In the early 2010’s, when Crosby and Ovechkin were the faces of the league, there was a poll for who were the top players in the league, voted on by the players themselves. The only one who beat Crosby and Ovechkin was Datsyuk.

Datsyuk is one of those rare players who could come into the league as a rookie today and still dominate the same way he did 20 years ago. So fun to watch.

He was named one of the NHL’s 100 greatest players of all time. Sadly he left the nhl before he was ready to retire and nearly every year there are rumors about him returning even though he is over 40 years now because he is still so much more talented than half of the league at his old age. If it wasn't for injuries he would be a 1,000 point player. He also could have put up at least 30 more points a season but he wanted to be the best 2 way player in the game and for many years was the best. He also played the game cleanly. He was the ideal player you would build a team around. He had an accurate shot, great hands, good speed, great skating abilities, and the creativity no one else had. Also had the balls to pull this stuff off in games at crucial moments. No one would dare do the shit he did at the time because they were too afraid of making a mistake. He decided to say fuck it, I'm doing this how I want.

The backhand toe drag is so hard to master. This dude was an absolute monster, he had puck skills like no one else. Coming from a blackhawks fan, he was amazing to watch.

Pavel gave me goosebumps dude... he does the unthinkable

Single player highlight reels are like trying to watch film on a pitcher in baseball or a QB in football. You gotta be quick like a boxer, but not because the fighting in the game. You gotta be quick to react with your feet and hands independently. The backhand toe drag will forever be “the Datsyuk”

He is one of the most skilled and unique players I've ever seen. At his peak, there was a 2 year period where he was arguably the best player in the sport. Datsyuk had style. Check out Steve Yzerman if you want some old school cool.

Fun fact about datsyuk he would consistently lead the league in take aways and win the award for fewest penalties and most gentlemanly conduct almost every season

Datsyuk was my favorite player growing up. I cried when he announced he was going back to Russia but I understood why. He was amazing at his craft and wonderful to watch

Best NHL 6th round pick ever

7:13 Logan Couture's ankles literally exploding. Nobody that I have ever seen made the game of hockey look as easy as Datsyuk did.

he was probably the best player in the league for a number of years, whether or not most fans in the NHL agreed, he was as complete a player as there was

Whats crazy is how good he was defensively too. Puck stealing monster

13 was my hero growing up and playing hockey. Goat for sure.

I grew up on datsyuk. They called him the magic man. Back in the day if you asked siri who the magic man was. She'd say datsyuk

I'm 25 years old and I've been a red wings fan since I could form memories. On top of that, Datsyuk has always been my favorite player to watch and cheer for, so this video was a no brainer. You might see some really impressive moves in the future as you dive deeper into the hockey rabbit hole and as the game evolves, but I would argue that you will never see anything quite as creative and organic and fluid as Datsyuk ever again. On a side note though, if you'd like a team to root for I've gotta try and tempt you here: the Red Wings have built themselves a magnificent foundation for the future and will probably be playing winning hockey in the next 5-6 years. Love to see people realize how great the sport is and LGRW!!

As Detroit native and Wings fan, love seeing someone who actually doesn’t know who he is and reacts to how actually dirty of a player he actually his. Nicknamed the “Magic Man” and they interviewed a lot of players throughout the league who said they hated playing against him

And bruh a hockey anime would be hard😭

Yea I feel that being able to shake someone in tight space in hockey relates to getting just ankle broken crossed in NBA and can appreciate both

Datsyuk, is definitely all time. It could be argued he would have scored more points if he didn't play so defensively. He was dangerous on any part of the ice, and Mike Babcock usually put him up against the oppositions best to shut them down.

Great vid, loved it! Datsyuk is my favorite player all time. He was just built different and so unconventional. Compared to guys like Kane or McKinnon who do stickhandling aggressively (like five moves per second), Datsyuk was buttery smooth. Only the moves you need but timed and executed perfectly, which just made his opponents look silly. You know, like he used the natural flow and movement of the game. I hear in his youth he was a phenomenal soccer player as well, playing midfield. It kinda makes sense, soccer is a lot about understanding the flow of the game. He was also the best defensive forward of his time, won the award for that 3 times I think. That too, he did by understanding the game and outwitting the opponent. Players of that time say he could sneak up on you, like a proper thief, lift your stick with strength you wouldn't believe from a guy his size, and disappear with the puck. The guy who probably resembles Datsyuk the most in todays NHL is Sasha Barkov. He isn't quite as insane as Datsyuk, but his movement is buttery smooth in the same manner, has that same thieving stick in defensive game, and he deke goalies out of their gear.

Datsyuk had the best hands ever. Hands down.

red wings fan here, there hasn't been anyone that can just deke you until your jock strap breaks like Datsyuk. We've been very spoiled as a team, but the scouting from the Red Wings back then was second to none.

If you find Datsyuk's highlights as impressive as the rest of the world does, you should check out a video or two about his story. What it took for him to get to North America just to play, the things he had to overcome. He has had an amazing trip, Detroit and all of Hockey miss him. He is a GOAT, but the funniest thing about it was, he broke in on a team full of GOATS and nobody knew it until them old Goats retired and left the young GOATS a bigger chance to goose.

@ 7:45 I burst out laughing when you paused and stone faced the camera! I've rewound it 3 times and I'm still laughing! Priceless! Thanks for sharing your reaction! As a long time wings fan I truly enjoyed this. Peace!

That is Why he was known as the" MAGIC MAN" in Hockeytown

it’s fair to call him the kyrie of hockey but he’s also known as one of the greatest defensive forwards of all time, winning multiple Selke awards (best defensive forward award)

Datsyuk basically was a master at his craft in his era. He is a first ballot hall of famer and he is still playing in his 40s in Russia. He basically inspired the sweet dangles we see today. Some All time goats you should check out in hockey: Gretzky, lemieux, Jagr(still playing), Coffey. Ages vets still playing in the nhl but still are sick crosby, ovechkin. Sick players entering their prime or at their prime: mackinnon (Colorado avalanche) makar (same team), mcdavid, Matthews(Toronto and his shot is insane bro) new young players that are coming are incredible and could take us to even more levels. Checkout it zegra’s “Michigan” or “la crosse” style goal and assist 😂. Dude there’s a bunch of content here on all these dudes to make your jaw drop from anyone of them. Glad you are the beauty in hockey besides just hits and fights. That has its place in the sport too but this is becoming the norm now for most players to come in with a high skill set in the nhl. When you are drafted..only the first 15 picks really have super high expectations of making it to the big squad within 2 years. 20 and beyond are about 3-5 years and most will never even make it to the nhl level or even sign a pro contract. (Drafts are funky and many leagues in Europe). Good vid. Pavel and that wings team were a force. Team full of HOFs

It’s been said already, but I love seeing new people discover hockey. Datsyuk was my favorite player until he retired. He was undoubtedly the greatest stickhandler of all times. He made other NHL All Stars look stupid.

I will always say this Pavel Datsuykk is the best player I ever saw. He could do it all. PPle are always about points but I never seen the complete package like Datsuyk.

Datsyuk was the best defensive forward in the league while also having the nastiest hands. May never see another player with those two traits.

I see Datsyuk, instant like subscribe and comment. Haven't even seen the vid yet, its called a Dasyukian Deke for a reason, hope you enjoy it. Now ill find out. Edit: Enjoyed. Welcome to 13 Country my dude. Pav might have had the best hands the league has ever seen.

Possibly the best set of hands to ever play the game, and he could skate better than most. He was a ballerina on the ice, thus all the “ankle breaks”! I’m fairly certain all of the young danglers entering the league were inspired by him. He earned the name “Magic Man”!!!!!!

7:25 the player who datsuyk deked in this clip is logan couture and it was his birthday on the exact day datsuyk did that move. Perfect birthday gift😂

hes my favorite , got me back into the game after 10 years of not watching hockey!

Red Wings fans were so spoiled for so long. Some of the greatest players of the era played for this team. Watching players like Datsyuk, Zetterberg come up and play together was just a joy. Witnessing Steve Yzerman get drafted and eventually become the greatest captain in the game. Seeing Nik Lidstrom just take control from his very first shift to his last shift. Sergei Fedorov defecting from the Soviet Union to play for Detroit and becoming one of the best players in history. All the stars that came through over the years. We've been struggling for a few years now but now we get to see future stars like Moritz Seider (Calder winner as rookie of the year), Lucas Raymond (also got top 5 votes for Calder) and several kids waiting in the wings.

The crazy thing is that the Wings drafted him in the 6th round, 171st overall. 170 players were drafted before him.

I’ve only seen the first minute of your video but I believe the word you’re looking for to describe both hockey and basketball is that FINESSE baby!!!

For what you said about a layup feeling like time slows down in basketball as a hockey player I totally agree. When you pull off a move and have net to shoot at it feels so calm and just like you got hours to burry it. And if you take a shot you track it through everything and see the spin on it and everything. It feels like you watch it fly for like 5 seconds but then you watch a tape and the puck was in the air for like maybe quarter of a second. It’s hard to explain but it’s crazy

The magic man. The best puck handler of all time.

Datsyuk was my favorite player of all time his hands were so nasty

I was so lucky to have been able to watch him for years. I don't think these highlight reels tell the whole story. Almost every time he was on the ice, he'd do something good. Even if it was small stuff like a good pass or a defensive play, like stealing the puck, he was entertaining in so many ways. He even got better at hitting throughout his career, even though he wasn't a big guy. His consistency alone is why he's one of the all time greats, even if his point totals aren't as high as other hall of famers. The creativity and things he could do to other players was unique.

One of the reasons these videos do good is because the NHL Is notoriously horrible at marketing and only JUST started getting better. We're so happy to see you getting into it and loving it!

Love this video! You made me relive the goosebumps. cough game worn autographed Datsyuk jersey cough from before the Alternative captain, too. #LGRW!!

Don’t be disrespectful to Pavel by calling him the Kyrie of hockey. The Magic Man is one of the best to play the game.

Of the three you named, everyone would say he’s third. But Pavel Datsyuk is my #1 all time, no one gives you more of an advantage on the ice, he used to shut down Kane regularly, and he’d have tricks for Connor I’m sure if he were still playing.

Datsyuk is like the kyrie of hockey but he is also one of the all time greats defensively. He won the Selke trophy 3 times for best defensive forward in the league - that’s tied for the third most ever. That’s why he is an all time great.

I told you.......Pavel a legend!!!

Next you gotta check out Nathan Mackinnon! He is arguably top 2 player in the NHL at the moment.

Datsyuk; A true, rare hockey "Savant" All hockey fans miss very much.

These are great videos man! Loving these reactions

Your reaction at 3:42 was very common. The things Datsyuk could do with the puck left people shaking their heads.

Bro glad seeing this video! Growing up and living in Michigan and loving the red wings it was nice having the magician on our team

Legend has it Pavel Datsyuk could deke outside in a thunderstorm and stay dry

Wish number 13 was still playing, I got to watch him a lot but still man, he was so much fun to watch

As far as good players...You're right, really. A lot of them were in their primes at different times, so even if they played against each other, comparisons are tough. Datsyuk is definitely up there.

I'm just getting into hockey myself!

Fun fact: they actually used to have an animated show with Wayne Gretzky in it, along with Michael Jordan and Bo Jackson. They called it "AllStars" or something like that I think.

i don't really consider myself a hockey fan.. i'll watch it if its on and can get into it... Pavel was the first dude to make me get fucking hyped watching nhl.. man had a streetball game on mf skates.. if and1 had a hockey team Pavel be looking like hot sauce..

He was the most skilled to ever play

There are a lot of other GOATs in hockey you could watch like Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Toews and many others

He was known as the, "Magic Man" in Detroit. A true hockey legend.

2:45 it’s an otherworldly feeling.

You picked the right LEGEND.

Here i’ll name some hockey-basketball player comparisons to maybe help you understand. LeBron / Sidney Crosby (both formerly the best in the league and will go down as some of the best players ever) Giannis / Connor McDavid (GOAT potential and best players in their leagues currently, explosive speed) Steph Curry / Alex Ovechkin (best pure shooters ever) Kyrie / Patrick Kane (best handles in the league) Doncic / MacKinnon (elite young superstar players) Ja Morant / Trevor Zegras (young upcoming stars, human highlight reels) Other NHL players I’d recommend checking out are Auston Matthews, Cale Makar, Nikita Kucherov, Evgeni Malkin, and Mathew Barzal

You should start tuning into the current NHL playoffs as it’s a pretty damn exciting time. Nazem Kadri accidentally injured St. Louis’s goalie(big debate has come abt this)and he ended up receiving racist messages and death threats. He then proceeds to score a hat trick the next night. Connor McDavid, who you already reacted to, is currently on a pretty good playoff run as it’s the furthest he’s ever been.

Pah-vel. You got the last name right. His nickname is "The Magic Man"

Kane and Mcdavid are ballers but Datsyuk is just a freak. Hes like the ronaldinho of hockey. The man had one puck in Russia and didn't want to give it up so training puck control was #1 for him.

Evgeni Malkin has some sick highlights, and Mario Lemieux is an older player but was super good at making people looking stupid..

So here in st louis, we hate the red wings, but I gotta give Datsyuk respect, when he was out there, you couldn't look away or you might miss something crazy. Best hands I've ever seen

The greatest two way forward to play hockey

That move on the shootout where he pulls it back is named the datsyuk

#39 ankle breaker was on his birthday with his whole family in the stands.

This is a great video. So fun to see someone new to the sport watch one of the greatest!

I love your passion and intelligence. Keep up the great work.

Just started getting into anime. Have found it to be enjoyable. But......Yo! Pavel is a ninja. I hate the Red Wings but can not help but to appreciate the dangles of Datsyuk. You are correct........There should be an anime show about this G!

Welcome to Datsyuk😂 all I did was shake my head

Datsyuk is pretty much Allen Iverson in a skate for people who never watched hockey

datysuks plus minus tells how dominant he was in his prime. he was over plus 25 for 4 straight years. he was also the prime focus of both Detroit's power play and penalty kill which are not factored in to that stat... i mean sure Lidstrom... but you'd hardly put Howard or an aging Osgood as top tier goalies

The Magic Man!

I have been dreaming about a hockey anime for years now man lol. It does seem like the sport is gaining a little more traction in Japan - their junior team has done pretty well at tournaments lately and a few of those guys look like they could be NHL prospects - so maybe one day!

Good comments my man; I’m glad you’re getting into hockey…And yes with Pavel Daysyuk…I’ve seen him do repugnant, filthy, unforgivable things to goaltenders. The moves were so good and disgusting. You just want to go cry afterwards and turn to friends and family for support.

One of a kind

Whats crazy about that Couture deke is that is Logan Couture. He's no slouch and was a great hockey center who was solid defensively.

The Magic Man.

Datsyuk’s kung-fu is hockey. And his kung-fu is the best.

You should check out his teammate Niklas Kronwall, master of legal hits, and his patented "hip check" ,and Valdimir Konstantinov!!

They didnt call him the "Magic man" for nothin. He was definitely the best in the 90's. But you wanna see the more physical side of hockey check out Niklas Kromwall also of the Detroit Red Wings. Such a force to reckon with and had to watch out for

Guys like Morant and Curry were hyped up before being drafted, Datsyuk was some skinny, bowed knee nobody picked in the 6th round

Pavel stayed droppin wood guts out the window

Check out Daniel and Henrik Sedin.

There’s a lot of reasons you’re correct about similarities between hockey and basketball…I am a die hard hockey fan and have some clips I can send you if you want. Dennis Savard with his skating was really unbelievable in the 1980s (spin-o-rama 360s when going full speed and then getting position/angle to shoot)…also Wayne Gretzky did some of the most amazing things anyone has ever seen…he made a pass in the 1983 playoffs that was impossible…Bobby Orr did some stuff too. Biggest thing is though, none of them won a Stanley Cup without help. All about the team, and less about trying to embarrass them with a slick move or deke…but Datsyuk, Bobby Orr, Gretzky, Connor McDavid….Certain players are so gifted that they make everyone else look like they’re playing a different sport

check out "The Fight Night at the Joe" AKA "Brawl in Hockeytown" from 1997

I think Pavel's best years were when he played with Henrik Zetterberg. There's a video of them making unbelievable plays to each other. It was like they were of one mind the way they just knew what the other was going to do.

I would say he’s the kyrie of hockey when it comes to his offensive game but he’s also a multiple time forward dpoy winner (Selke trophy). There was no holes in his game and he is the reason I started to watch hockey in 2006.

Love to see people discover the game great video

My mom dropped dimes, she was the first. My sisters were dirt nasty at basketball/ my brother and friends are literally the foos that get lit up in this video. I love basketball and I love syuk. I show this shit to my niece and she is just like what? how the do that? Love the respect for the sickest man woman whatever that ever touched a puck. Love you respect hockey. Keep it up foo