Detroit Red Wings: Who are the All-Time Top Scoring Forwards

Gordie Howe Statue in Detroit. Mandatory Credit: Diane Weiss-USA TODAY Sports
Gordie Howe Statue in Detroit. Mandatory Credit: Diane Weiss-USA TODAY Sports
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Pavel Datsyuk

GP: 953

G: 314

A: 604

PTS: 918

Pavel Datsyuk was originally drafted by Detroit in the 6th round of the 1998 draft.  At the age of 23, Datsyuk moved from Russia to play with the Red Wings.  Datsyuk played his entire 14 year NHL career with Detroit and was an alternate captain for ten consecutive years.

Datsyuk played in the NHL playoffs every year scoring 113 points in 157 playoff games.  He played on two Stanley Cup Championship teams during his NHL career.

Datsyuk was a four-time recipient of the Lady Byng Trophy presented for NHL Gentlemanly Conduct.  He was also a three-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy awarded annually to the NHL’s Top Defensive Forward.  Datsyuk was also selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game on four occasions.

Internationally, Datsyuk has represented Russia in seven World Championships winning four medals, two World Cups, and five Olympic Games winning a Bronze Medal in 2002 and a Gold Medal in 2018.

After playing 14 NHL seasons, Datsyuk moved back to Russia and at age 43 continues to play in the KHL.