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    Jake Tye
    Jul 29, 2025, 17:54
    Updated at: Jul 29, 2025, 18:00

    Breaking down what could've happened to the Detroit Red Wings if Pavel Datsyuk didn't leave the NHL back in 2016.

    What if Pavel Datsyuk Never Left for the KHL? What if Pavel Datsyuk Never Left for the KHL? Breaking down what could've happened to the Detroit Red Wings if Pavel Datsyuk didn't leave the NHL back in 2016

    Exploring what could've been if the legendary "Magician" Pavel Datsyuk had stayed in the NHL beyond 2016. Could his elite two-way play and puck wizardry have kept the Wings competitive? Would Detroit's fall from playoff contention have been more gradual?

    Let us know what you think would've happened if Hockeytown got one more season of Pavel Datsyuk 👇🏼