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2 days ago
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Pavel Datsyuk: Red Wings Rookie Season Felt Like Arriving On A "Crazy Planet"
It's hard to believe nowadays that the legendary 2001-02 Detroit Red Wings roster featured an astounding 10 future Hall of Fame players, a feat that we'll likely never witness again in the modern NHL. Oh, and they were also coached by Scotty Bowman, arguably the greatest head coach in professional sports. That team was nothing short of a juggernaut, and they capped the campaign by winning the 10th Stanley Cup in Red Wings history. There likely weren't many who would have expected young rookie forward Pavel Datsyuk, a fresh-faced rookie who didn't yet speak English, would not only soon be paired on a line with Brett Hull but would eventually have his own Hall of Fame career in Detroit. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. While stepping into a dressing room filled with some of the sport's most iconic names might have been intimidating for a first-time NHL player, Datsyuk never showed it outwardly. Datsyuk's entrance into a brand new culture was partially aided by the presence of Russian veterans Igor Larionov and Sergei Fedorov, whom he was able to communicate with in his native tongue as he adjusted to life in North America. Datsyuk recently appeared on Larionov's podcast, 'PARI with Larionov', and spoke about his feelings all those years ago on earning a roster spot with the Red Wings in the fall of 2001. "I got to some crazy planet, where another world opened up to me, the hockey world," Datsyuk said. "I could attend a training session, where every training session was like a lesson for me. One day I could watch one player, another day another." "It was such a wonderful time," he continued. "I remember it like this, like it happened to me in one day. How I ended up in Detroit and the whole time it was like I didn't close my mouth." Datsyuk quickly became a permanent fixture on the Red Wings and soon earned recognition as one of the most gifted and dynamic players in modern NHL history. He was praised as much for his offensive brilliance as for his defensive play, winning the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league's best defensive forward in three straight seasons. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024, Datsyuk became the 10th player from the 2001-02 Red Wings roster to be forever enshrined in Toronto. "I ended up with NHL stars on a team where I could learn, I ended up with the guys we were watching," he said. "Yes, I was a little shy talking to them, but I was there the whole time, watching, listening, getting advice." Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jonathan Toews to return home, signs one-year deal with Winnipeg Jets for NHL comeback
Jonathan Toews is set to return home after the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced on Friday, June 20, 2025, that they have agreed to a one-year contract with the forward for the 2025-26 season. With everything falling in place, Toews will make a comeback to the NHL after being out for two years. The team said that the Winnipeg native has agreed to terms on a contract, and it is expected to be a one-year deal. The contract, however, cannot be registered until July 1. Before being out of the scene for two years, Toews played for the Chicago Blackhawks from 2007 to 2023. He played 1,067 NHL games for the team, and he served as team captain beginning in 2008. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like After Losing Weight Kevin James Looks Like A Model 33 Bridges Undo Speaking on Toews' deal signing, Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said the team is excited to add a proven winner like him to the Winnipeg Jets. 'It will be a unique opportunity for Jonathan to play for his hometown team. His talent, drive, and experience will be a great complement to our club. We will withhold further comment until July 1,' he said. The 37-year-old center forward is a three-time Stanley Cup champion (2010, 2013, and 2015) and two-time Olympic gold medal winner for Canada (2010 and 2014). The Winnipeg native's NHL accolades include the 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league's best defensive forward, and the 2015 Mark Messier Leadership Award. Live Events Toews was also a finalist for the Selke Trophy on three other occasions (2011, 2014, and 2015), named to the NHL's 2013 Second All-Star Team, and made four NHL All-Star Game appearances (2009, 2011, 2015, and 2017). Speaking on his return, Toews said that he is grateful and it's very special to come home and play in front of my family and friends in Manitoba. 'It's very special to come home and play in front of my family and friends in Manitoba. The Jets have been on the rise over the last few seasons, and I'm eager to join the group and help however I can,' he said. Toews played his youth hockey in Winnipeg. He went on to spend two seasons with the Shattuck St. Mary's Prep team in Minnesota and two campaigns with the University of North Dakota. In addition to his two Olympic Games, Toews has represented Canada several times. He also bagged the gold medal at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, back-to-back gold medals at the 2006 and 2007 World Junior Championships, along with gold and silver medals at the 2007 and 2008 World Championships, respectively.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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Jonathan Toews joins hometown Winnipeg Jets in return to NHL
Jonathan Toews is coming home. The Former Chicago Blackhawks captain and three-time Stanley Cup champion has agreed to sign with the Winnipeg Jets but can't put ink to paper until July 1. "We are excited to add a proven winner like Jonathan Toews to the Winnipeg Jets," general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said in a news release posted on the Jets website. "It will be a unique opportunity for Jonathan to play for his hometown team. His talent, drive and experience will be a great complement to our club. We will withhold further comment until July 1." Free agents aren't allowed to put ink to paper until July 1, so the official signing has to wait just over a week. The Jets posted several messages on X on Friday morning, including one that said, "Can't believe this is a real post from @nhljets tbh." Toews, who was born in Winnipeg and played youth hockey in the city, has a sportsplex named in his honour in the St. Vital neighbourhood where he grew up. On Friday, a message on the electronic sign for the facility said "He's home." In a statement included in the Jets release on Friday, Toews said he is grateful to be making his return to the NHL with the club. "It's very special to come home and play in front of my family and friends in Manitoba. The Jets have been on the rise over the last few seasons, and I'm eager to join the group and help however I can." Toews, 37, was drafted third overall by the Blackhawks in 2006 and spent his entire career there, winning three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013 and 2015), before stepping away from the game in February 2023, saying he was suffering from symptoms of long COVID and chronic inflammatory response syndrome. "It has reached the point where I had no choice but to step back and concentrate on getting healthy," he said at the time. He returned to the Blackhawks' lineup on April 1, and about two weeks later, the team announced it would not re-sign Toews after his contract expired at the end of the season. In August 2023, Toews said he intended to sit out the 2023-24 season to focus on his health, but that he was not retiring from the NHL. In March 2025, he announced in an interview with The Athletic that he intended to return for the 2025-26 season, prompting speculation among hockey writers and fans about where he might land. Winnipeg was always considered a front-runner. Toews is a two-time Olympic gold medallist for Canada in hockey (2010 and 2014), won the 2010 Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league's best defensive forward, and the 2015 Mark Messier Leadership Award. He's been a Selke finalist three other times and been in four NHL all-star games. Towes also won the gold medal at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, back-to-back gold medals at the 2006 and 2007 World Junior Championships and gold and silver medals at the 2007 and 2008 World Championships, respectively.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aleksander Barkov praised across fanbases after Selke Trophy surprise from children's hospital patients
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was left stunned with the Frank J. Selke Trophy and King Clancy Memorial Trophy recently, but it wasn't the league or a press conference that made the experience so memorable. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Instead, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital patients delivered the awards in person at the Panthers' practice facility in Hollywood, Florida. The touching moment resonated not just with Florida Panthers fans but across enemy fanbases on Reddit, where hockey fans put aside playoff wars to praise Aleksander Barkov's humility and skill. Aleksander Barkov receives widespread acclaim after poignant Selke Trophy ceremony Barkov Awarded King Clancy Trophy AND Selke Trophy The surprise ceremony, organized by children fighting real-life adversity, made for a strong moment that eclipsed ordinary hockey rivalries. Aleksander Barkov, who received the Frank J. Selke Trophy for his excellent defensive play as a forward and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and community service, looked visibly shaken when the young patients presented him with the honors. But maybe the most surprising response came not from Barkov himself but from the fervent hockey community on Reddit. 'I know we're about to go to war with these dudes but I fucking love Barkov, man,' one commenter wrote, referencing the Panthers' upcoming playoff wars. Another, a fan of the Edmonton Oilers, had this to say: 'Oilers fan and completely agree. He's an absolute gem and even though he's getting more notice now, I'd still say he's underrated.' The admiration came from fans of bitter divisional rivals such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins, with one even praising Barkov alongside Patrice Bergeron and Anze Kopitar, two of the best names that are synonymous with two-way greatness in hockey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'He's taken over Bergeron's on & off ice greatness!' one user commented. Others pondered the way Barkov's gentlemanly character brings dignity to the sport. One commenter commented, 'It's hard not to love him. One of the most likable players in the game.' Even those Panthers fans known for their hatred of the team couldn't help but express admiration: 'I hate the Panthers. I love Barkov. He's on the Bergeron/Kopitar tier of phenomenal players.' The response wasn't simply emotional; it also highlighted how consistently great Barkov has been and how quietly he has sustained that level. 'Barkov is so consistently good I feel some fans overlook him,' one commenter said—echoing long-time complaints that Barkov doesn't receive the national criticism he deserves. Even during controversies, like whether or not the NHL should hold off on giving out awards until the conclusion of the playoffs, the dominant mood was gratitude for Barkov's leadership both on and off the ice. Also read: Aleksander Barkov's surprise award ceremony was far more than a warm-and-fuzzy moment; it was a rare unifier in a hyper-competitive sport. With fans from every corner of the NHL universe chiming in to congratulate his class, ability, and humility, Barkov's legend as a modern icon keeps building. The Panthers might have their fair share of detractors, but their captain is winning hearts throughout the league.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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Panthers Issue Statement After NHL's Major Announcement
Panthers Issue Statement After NHL's Major Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Panthers are gearing up for their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, set to begin Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. Advertisement This marks the second consecutive season in which the Panthers and the Oilers will face off in the Final, with Florida winning last year's series in seven games. Meanwhile, on Monday, the NHL announced Panthers star forward Aleksander Barkov had won not only his third Frank J. Selke Trophy, given "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game," but also his first King Clancy Memorial Trophy, given "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community." "That's two more trophies to add to Aleksander Barkov's illustrious resume!" the NHL wrote. Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16).© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Immediately following the announcement, the Panthers issued a statement. Advertisement "Congrats, Cap!" they posted. Barkov was presented with both trophies in a heartwarming moment at the Panthers' practice facility. The team was scheduled to have a meeting when kids from Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital entered the room to share the news. The 6-foot-2 Finnish center has been a regular visitor to the hospital throughout his career, bringing joy and putting smiles on the children's faces. Barkov previously won the Selke in the 2020–21 and 2023–24 seasons. He is now one of six players all-time to win the award three times. The other five are Pavel Datsyuk, Jere Lehtinen, Guy Carbonneau, Bob Gainey, and Patrice Bergeron. Advertisement Barkov was drafted No. 2 overall by the Panthers in the 2013 NHL Draft and has spent his entire 12-year career in Sunrise. This season, he appeared in 67 games, recording 20 goals, 51 assists and 71 points. Related: Wayne Gretzky Predicts 2025 Stanley Cup Final Matchup Related: Matthew Tkachuk Reveals First Text to Brad Marchand After Panthers-Bruins Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
