Radulov: Datsyuk is “best player in planet”
I had to do some research on the KHL/NHL dispute for a media journal for my Global Media & Press Freedom class in which we compare US media and another country’s media coverage of a single event. I chose Russia and used this dispute as my first entry. While I’m not going to discuss that whole situation right now, I did come across an interview with Alexander Radulov that was posted today on Sports.Ru. He talks about a variety of things, but the one that stuck out to the Wings fan in me is Google translated as follows:
But Pavel Datsyuk said that not even minimal likelihood that now he will return to Russia.
Pavel Datsyuk - the best player the planet. Perhaps it is interesting to play it in the NHL. I chose Russia, my hockey here. I am confident in my decision and I do not want even to discuss it more. You know, if you transition the way, it is best to cross it and not dwell on the middle and five back.
I just found it interesting that Radulov said Datsyuk was the best when he could have chosen other popular Russian players like Alexander Ovechkin or Evgeni Malkin. Interesting…
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September 18th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Do you think it has something to do with 3 Lady Bing awards? Seriously, Datsyuk is a fantastic two-way player as evidenced by his Selke and Plus-Minus awards. Ovechkin and Malkin disappeared in the playoffs when they couldn’t score. Players respect a complete player more than the media does.
September 18th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Matthew- I’m not denying that Datsyuk is a fantastic player. He clearly is. And like you said, it was nice to hear a fellow Russian player recognize Datsyuk instead of the media favorites.