After 26 years of playing professional hockey in the NHL and in Europe, "The Magic Man" Pavel Datsyuk has officially hung up his skates. Datsyuk, 43, is set to turn 44 in a few weeks, believed now was the right time to hang up his skates. Retirement would allow him to enjoy other things in life, other than hockey.
An entire generation of kids grew up trying to emulate some of the incredible things Datsyuk did on the ice. Datsyuk's skill and determination allowed him to do things at a speed, not many before him could accomplish.
Datsyuk would also win 2 Selke Trophies, 4 Lady Byng Trophies, and 2 Stanley Cups! Not bad for a sixth round pick eh?
