Datsyuk already paving road back to KHL

and that's fine. There's nothing wrong with a guy wanting to play at home. And he's talking when his contract runs out, not leaving now

smells like cap room in 2015

Smells like the Return of the Dead Wings might be on the horizon.

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Originally posted 09:08 AM ET  01.16 by RP-29

Smells like the Return of the Dead Wings might be on the horizon.

seriously doubt that but they do have some pieces needed to be at the top of the food chain that's for sure

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  01.16 by Spiny Norman

and that's fine. There's nothing wrong with a guy wanting to play at home. And he's talking when his contract runs out, not leaving now

Agreed, at 35 and with a cup under his belt, it's certainly understandable he'd want to play back home to finish his career. He'd also probably get alot more money.

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  01.16 by Spiny Norman

and that's fine. There's nothing wrong with a guy wanting to play at home. And he's talking when his contract runs out, not leaving now

He's not getting any younger either.

Class act. Wish him the best no matter what he chooses to do with his future.

Best player in the game, offense and defense combined.

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  01.16 by mhwings

seriously doubt that but they do have some pieces needed to be at the top of the food chain that's for sure

We have to hope guys like Gustav Nyquist and Brendan Smith are future All-Stars, because there is not an abundance of young talent on the roster to take over the top two lines when Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Franzen, Bertuzzi, Samuelsson, Cleary and Kronwall (all ages 32-37) start hanging up the skates soon.

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Originally posted 09:37 AM ET  01.16 by LaserKing

Best player in the game, offense and defense combined.

More importantly always gives his team his best effort.

so....go now....rip up the contract and go....no one is stopping you...don't let the door hit you on the way out.......oh that's right I forgot....the Russian Ruble is basically worthless.......

The money would really have to be incredible, I don't see this guy still being at the top of his game and playing in a second tier league just because it's 'home'.

Dats da way it goes.

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Originally posted 09:45 AM ET  01.16 by puttin on the foil

The money would really have to be incredible, I don't see this guy still being at the top of his game and playing in a second tier league just because it's 'home'.

I also don't see Datsyuk as a guy who thinks money is the ultimate factor when making decisions. He's a selfless Ice Jedi.

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Originally posted 09:59 AM ET  01.16 by RP-29

I also don't see Datsyuk as a guy who thinks money is the ultimate factor when making decisions. He's a selfless Ice Jedi.

I agree. if that were the case, he could have gone before....

Home is home. Sounds like it's important to him at least. If he fulfills his contract what's the beef? He's a great player and I wish he'd stay but it's really up to him isn't it?

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Originally posted 10:19 AM ET  01.16 by Slapshot

Home is home. Sounds like it's important to him at least. If he fulfills his contract what's the beef? He's a great player and I wish he'd stay but it's really up to him isn't it?

exactly right

Another player that cant wait to get outta there..sheesh..whats happening in Detroit ??

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Originally posted 09:00 AM ET  01.16 by Harry Crack

smells like cap room in 2015

Smells like no-play-offs for Detroit either.

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  01.16 by mhwings

seriously doubt that but they do have some pieces needed to be at the top of the food chain that's for sure

Detroits no longer the favorites...they are for sure on the back 9...Hollands genius will be up for debate now...he's on the clock to do something.