Pavel Datsyuk tweeted Tuesday morning that he signed a three-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings.
FOX Sports Detroit reported Monday night the two sides were close to an agreement and it appears Datsyuk's agent sealed the deal -- so to speak -- in his meeting with GM Ken Holland on Tuesday. The contract is expected to start after his current one ends next summer, which will carry him until he is 39 years old and essentially means Datsyuk will retire as a Red Wing. There were no financial terms announced, but his last contract averaged a $6.7 million cap hit per season. We'll update as soon as we know the numbers.

Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings are close to a multi-year contract extension, according to FOX Sports Detroit.
Datsyuk's agent is scheduled to fly to Detroit on Tuesday to talk with Wings GM Ken Holland and Datsyuk tweeted late Monday night, "big day tomorrow. ." A source told FOX Sports Detroit that negotiations have gone very well and the two sides are extremely close to a deal that would keep Datsyuk is Detroit well beyond next season, when his current contract is set to expire. There had been talk after the lockout that Datsyuk would return to Russia after his contract expired, but it looks now like that was nothing more than leverage for contract talks.

Star center Pavel Datsyuk, 34, would dearly like to work out a contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings this summer.
Datsyuk can become an unrestricted free agent next summer but he said: "I would love to stay. He can sign an extension with Detroit beginning July 5. "Yeah, I hope we agree and we sign a new deal," he said. "I hope we agree and I sign for more (years)." Datsyuk, who played in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League during the lockout and enjoyed the experience, has said he'd like to conclude his playing career in the KHL. "This is my goal (to finish in the KHL), but you never know how it goes," Datsyuk said. "I would love to finish (in the KHL), give back to my friends and fans in Russia (while) I hope I'll be in good shape." But it sounds as if Datsyuk would like to play for few more years in the NHL. "My time frame (is probably) too long, but you never know," Datsyuk said. "You never know. Hockey is so competitive, so aggressive, you never know about that."

Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland acknowledged that re-signing Pavel Datsyuk is "very important," but he cautioned that the negotiations might not be swift.
Although Datsyuk isn't scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent until the summer of 2014, he wants to re-sign an extension in the near future. That would end the rumors that he will leave Detroit for the KHL once his current contract is done. "I'm going to make a call to his agent," Holland said. "I'd like to have a conversation. We know he's on the team next year. Negotiations are tough, because the player is trying to find out what's fair for him, and the team is trying to find out, competitively, what makes sense. Just because somebody says they want to stay doesn't mean you're going to have a contract done in a month." Even accounting for that, it would be surprising if Detroit and Datsyuk fail to agree to terms this summer.

Pavel Datsyuk is hoping to sign a contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings over the summer.
Datsyuk, 34, won't be an unrestricted free agent until the summer of 2014, but there were already reports that he was interested in playing in the KHL after his current contract expired. Obviously signing a new deal with the Detroit Red Wings will end those kind of rumors for the time being. Datsyuk is hoping to spend several more years with Detroit and the two sides shouldn't run into any serious problems in their negotiations.

Pavel Datsyuk has played in a team-high six Game 7s.
Datsyuk has four goals and five points in those contests. He failed to record a point in Detroit's Game 7 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, but Datsyuk is definitely one of the players to keep an eye on in the final game of the Red Wings-Blackhawks series.

Neither the Detroit Red Wings nor Pavel Datsyuk's agent gave any credence or substance to a Russian report Friday saying the star forward had agreed to a three-year contract to play in Russia beginning in 2014-15.
Datsyuk, 34, will become an unrestricted free agent after next season. "All B.S. rumors," said Datsyuk's agent, Gary Greenstin , of the story in Sovetsky Sport. "Nothing is true." Greenstin said he will meet with Red Wings general manager Ken Holland after the season to discuss the future. Datsyuk enjoyed his time in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League during the NHL lockout this season, and he has said he would like to finish his career in Russia. But Datsyuk added recently that the competition level in the KHL isn't nearly the same as it is in the NHL.

Pavel Datsyuk threaded a goal just under the crossbar at 6:46 of the third period in Monday's 3-1 Game 3 win.
Datsyuk's goal came just over 2 minutes after the Blackhawks had cut Detroit's lead to 2-1 and not long after the referees negated a Chicago's game-tying goal with an interference call. The goal itself was vintage Datsyuk and eerily similar to one he scored against Anaheim in the first round, with Datsyuk streaking into the zone and roofing the puck shortside just over Corey Crawford's shoulder. Datsyuk shot the puck so perfectly it rang in and out of the net fast enough for the TV announcers to think he hit the crossbar.

The Chicago Blackhawks have nothing but respect for Pavel Datsyuk.
"He's tricky," Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith said. "I'd say probably the toughest guy one-on-one to handle in the league. He's got a lot of different moves up his sleeve. ... I mean, I can't say enough good things about him. We always have our hands full when we play him, and we have to be on top of our game." Datsyuk was nominated for the Selke Trophy on Wednesday and he's already won the award three times before. He couldn't save his team from a 4-1 loss in Game 1 though.

Detroit coach Mike Babcock is confident that Pavel Datsyuk won't be going to play in Russia after his contract expires next season.
"You mean how long is his deal and how much is he gonna make? Well, there's this much possibility he's going back to Russia," said Babcock, making a zero with his thumb and index finger. "I mean, we'll get it done (new deal) in the summer." He is set to make $6.7 million in 2013-14 and talks for an extension are expected to take place in July. There was speculation that he could play in the KHL after speaking fondly of his experience during the lockout, which set off some alarm bells. "It's kind of my dream, to (go) back and enjoy (playing in front of) Russian friends," Datsyuk said back in January. "They (fans) cheered for me. You never know how your career will go." Hopefully, for Detroit and for hockey fans in North America he gets will stay in the NHL.

Pavel Datsyuk is a nominee for the Selke Trophy.
The award goes to the best defensive forward in the NHL. Although Datsyuk has some fierce competition in Patrice Bergeron and Jonathan Toews, but Datsyuk certainly has a shot. He had a plus-21 rating and tied the league-lead with 56 takeaways. Datsyuk plus/minus rating in particular was impressive, given that he faced some of the toughest competition in the NHL, based on advanced statistics. In fact, only 18 forwards faced tougher competition in 2013 and none of them had a plus/minus rating above plus-seven. Datsyuk is going for his fourth Selke Trophy win.

Mike Babcock used Pavel Datsyuk on the face off a lot in Game 7.
Datsyuk took 31 draws, winning 17 as he led both teams in both categories. Babcock would have Datsyuk take the draw and then have him come immediately to the bench on numerous occasions. Babcock also split up Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg for Game 7 although the duo should be used on the same line once again against Chicago.

Pavel Datsyuk rifled a shot just over Jonas Hiller's shoulder and just under the cross bar to tie Game 4 late in the third period of Monday's 3-2 Detroit win.
The shot was example No. 753 of why Datsyuk is just a joy to watch. It was a shot only a handful of people in the world can make and Datsyuk made it look easy. It was part of a two-goal third period for the Red Wings, who won the game in overtime to tie the series at 2 games apiece.

Pavel Datsyuk won 11 of 16 faceoffs in a 4-0 defeat on Saturday.
Valtteri Filppula led the team with five shots on goal. Brian Lashoff blocked a team-high three shots in his first playoff contest. Detroit was outhit 26-16 and no Red Wings' player recorded more than two hits in this contest.

Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg are expected to remain on the same line despite being shut down by the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 Tuesday night.
Saku Koivu, Andrew Cogliano and Daniel Winnik held Detroit's dynamic duo off the scoresheet in a 3-1 win Ducks' win to begin the playoffs. Datsyuk and Zetterberg combined for four shots and a minus-2 rating in the contest.

Pavel Datsyuk scored a goal and added two assists for the Red Wings in a 5-2 win over Nashville Thursday night.
With the Wings needing a win to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race Datsyuk stepped up and carried the team on his shoulders. Justin Abdelkader, Patrick Eaves, Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula.

Pavel Datsyuk scored and assisted as the Red Wings topped the Kings on Wednesday night 3-1.
Datsyuk has quietly put together an excellent season, with 14 goals and 29 assists in 45 games. Jordin Tootoo and Johan Franzen were the other goal scorers for the Wings, while Brendan Smith, Patrick Eaves and Jonathan Ericsson chipped in with assists.

Pavel Datsyuk had five shots on goal in a 1-0 loss Sunday.
Datsyuk was held off the scoresheet after scoring his 12th and 13th goals of the season in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory against Colorado. Drew Miller recorded a team-leading four hits.

Pavel Datsyuk scored the game winner and added an assist in the Redwings 3-2 win over Phoenix Coyotes.
The goal is his 11th of the year and he is on pace for another season with over a point per game. He is a magician with the puck and is a must start in all formats, especially when he is riding hot streaks like this one (13 points in 11 games).

The Detroit Red Wings have yet to score a power play goal away from home this season.
Incredibly, the team has gone a combined 0-for-36 with the man advantage on the road, which is a stark contract to the 14-for-62 rate at which they have converted at home. The Wings schedule down the stretch includes a disproportionate amount of road contests so the team will need to address this problem if it expects to make the playoffs.

Pavel Datsyuk didn't score in the Detroit Red Wings' 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, but he put up solid peripheral stats.
Datsyuk had five shots on goal and four PIM, winning 59 percent of his faceoffs. Sure, he didn't score, but that's a solid effort. Kyle Quincey was gifted Detroit's only goal on a weird bounce.

Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist in Detroit's 4-3 overtime loss to Nashville Tuesday night.
His eighth marker of the season was scored in highlight reel fashion, as he danced through four Predators in the middle of the ice on an end-to-end rush. Datsyuk is renowned across the league for his sublime stickhandling skills and his ability to dangle, but even he was thrilled with the result of the play which was evident from the emotion he displayed when the puck went into the net. He extended his scoring streak to five games in the match and has recorded 18 points in 15 contests this year.

Pavel Datsyuk returned to action on Sunday February 17.

Pavel Datsyuk scored a goal and added an assist in the Red Wings' 3-2 loss to Minnesota Sunday night.
Datsyuk drew a helper on Damien Brunner's first period goal and later scored one of his own during a man advantage in the second frame. Henrik Zetterberg also picked up two assists in the losing effort.

There's a 50-50 chance that Pavel Datsyuk (shoulder bruise) will play on Sunday.
Datsyuk missed Friday's game because of the ailment. He has six goals and 14 points in 13 games in 2013.

Pavel Datsyuk's upper body injury is a shoulder bruise.
Datsyuk didn't play on Friday and he's considered day-to-day beyond that. He has six goals and 14 points in 13 games this season.

Pavel Datsyuk will not play tonight due to an upper body injury.
No word on what the injury may be but take him out of your lineup if you are able to. Stay tuned for further details.

Pavel Datsyuk sniped a goal, but the Red Wings fell 4-3 in overtime to the Blues on Wednesday night.
Datsyuk now has goals in three straight games, and he has 14 points on the season. His goal was the one that tied it up at three 12:39 into the third period. Tomas Tatar and Drew Miller each potted their first goals of the season in the loss.

Pavel Datsyuk registered a goal and an assist Saturday in Detroit's 2-1 win over Edmonton.
The Red Wings went 2-for-7 with the man advantage in the contest. Henrik Zetterberg collected two helpers in the victory, while Niklas Kronwall had the other marker.

Pavel Datsyuk is suing a man who he feels is selling clothing that include his likeness, name, and number without his permission.
Oakland Circuit Judge Martha D. Anderson has already issued a temporary restraining order and there will be a hearing to determine if it should be permanent. "Pavel Datsyuk is more focused right now on playing hockey this season and bringing the Stanley Cup back to Detroit," his attorney, Mahesh Nayak, said. "But this is serious and we have to put a stop to it. This is confusing to his fans and damaging to him personally." Meanwhile, Datsyuk has three goals and 10 points in eight games this season.

The Detroit Red Wings power play is a disappointing 2-26 this season.
While it isn't as bad as the Kings who are 0-23, it still isn't anything to write home about. "It's an issue for us, it should be better with the skill level we have," coach Mike Babcock said. "We're slow to the puck right now. when we shoot the puck they have four guys going to it quicker than we do." It's only one of the reasons that the Red Wings are struggling in the early going.

Pavel Datsyuk scored a goal and registered two assists in Detroit's 5-3 victory Friday night.
Todd Bertuzzi netted two goals in his season debut. Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and an assist for Detroit. Damien Brunner netted his second goal of the season at 0:13 of the second period. Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Detroit's five goals. Niklas Kronwall recorded his third and fourth assists of the season.

Pavel Datsyuk potted a goal and also registered an assist in the Red Wings' 4-3 shootout win against the Blue Jackets Monday night.
Quite simply, Dastyuk is a stud and one of the most complete players of all-time. The Russian All-Star only had 19 goals and 67 points in 70 games with the Wings last season, so hopefully, you were able to snatch him up at a discount in your draft this year.

Pavel Datsyuk skated with the Red Wings on Tuesday after finally returning from Russia and the KHL.
The Wings gave Datsyuk permission to play in the KHL All-Star Game on Sunday, making his absence far less controversial than that of Ilya Kovalchuk's. Still, Datsyuk didn't rule out returning to Russia at some point, saying,"It's kind of my dream, to (go) back and enjoy with Russian friends.They (cheered) for me at the beginning. You never know how your career will go."

Pavel Datsyuk has been granted permission to play in the KHL All-Star Game on Sunday and according to his agent, Gary Greenstin, he will return to Detroit afterward.
"Pavel loves Red Wings organization. He make his name in Detroit," Greenstin said Wednesday. "He belongs to them, and Detroit belong to him. He has permission to play in All-Star Game. He had reservation to fly the 11th; now I believe he will fly the 14th." Datsyuk has continued to score highlight reel goals in the KHL this year, while tallying 36 points in 31 games with CSKA Moscow.

Pavel Datsyuk contributed an assist during a 3-1 win for CSKA Moscow versus Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.
Datstyk has manufactured 34 points in 30 outings with his lockout club. Former Vancouver Canucks forward Sergei Shirokov concluded the contest with a goal and an assist for CSKA.