Sep 20
I know it has been a rumor for a while, but now it seems to be really happening. According to Michael Rosenberg’s ARTICLE on the Detroit Free Press web site, Pavel Datsyuk is ready to re-sign with the Wings. And if his numbers are to be believed, it’s a two year deal for $7.6 million. Less then what he was asking, but still a hefty raise.
As Rosenberg states, Pavel should be the top offensive threat on the team. And if the crackdown on obstruction penalties truly rids us of the trap, then Datsyuk should flurish. Here’s to hoping that he does, and carries it into the playoffs as well.
September 20th, 2005 at 7:19 pm
Deal is done and he will be back by the end of this week
September 21st, 2005 at 10:36 pm
I am sure he will be a big part of the Red Wings march into the playoffs. The question is will he show up for the playoffs. 37 games played only 12 points. 3 goals and 9 assists. Also -1 and a mere 6.2 shooting percentage. Almost 18 percent in the regular season.
September 26th, 2005 at 8:20 pm
[…] There were RUMORS floating around about it happening now for a couple of weeks. This ARTICLE, courtesy of Yahoo Sports however substantiates it. […]