Pavel Datsyuk talks with Russian reporter about his first season in Russia

February 10 left the life of the owner of “Detroit” Mike Ilich. In what ways have you been with him?

Remarkable man was honest towards the people. It is sad that he was gone. Mike has done so much for the “Detroit”, thanks to him, “Red Wings” has achieved great heights. We talked with him a bit, but the impression from conversations with Mike were very pleasant.

With your departure, “Detroit” even more lost their identity. The team 10 years ago to play attractive, bright hockey, is now part of the gray mass and for the first time in many years did not come out in the playoffs. Why did it happen? How to speed up the restructuring of the team?

It is wrong to say that I left the team lost identity. The person left. The team headed for rejuvenation, is now a lot of young guys in the lineup. Something that did not get into the playoffs … I think it’s good. Each season, everyone said, whether “Detroit” gets in the playoffs, it’s such a responsibility. As a result, you get there, and then … we did not play for the sake of getting to the playoffs and to win the Cup.

Any contacts with “Arizona” Were you at that owns the rights to you? Wondered whether the plan?

No contact was not, it was engaged my agent.

The NHL stories were triumphant return after long pauses and even the end of his career. Of Russians returned to the system Sergey Makarov, who ended his career in the “Dallas” after a year’s absence. Do you renounce like?

I not think about it, actually. I have a valid contract with SKA, with pleasure his work off and play in St. Petersburg.

Suppose, after July 1, call the general manager of “Vegas” Dzhordzh Makfi and offer a one-year contract for $ 10 million. Your reaction?

I will not even consider such a proposal. “Detroit” only.

Jaromir Jagr played in 45 years and continues to break all records. You admit that you will speak to this age?

Every year I put myself some specific task. But how to Jagr … He, of course, a legendary player and deserves great respect. But to speak at this age at such a high level – I can not make plans so far.

Do you have the feeling that classic derby overseas have lowered the degree of confrontation? “Detroit” – “Colorado” today does not cause anything but boredom. “Islanders” and “Rangers” also can not boast the same wars.

They were not boring. Of course, a little cool down, because the players, with whom it all began, is not playing. A young hard to convey what it was. But the passions in these derby still remains. Today it appeared other derby. Interesting matches began with “Pittsburgh”, “Nashville,” “Columbus”.

What do expect from the Stanley Cup finals, “Pittsburgh” – “Nashville”?

See hardly going. The finale – a tough game, everyone is waiting for mistakes from the opponent. It seems to me to be cautious game. The “Pittsburgh” still more experience, and “Nashville” hungry before that cup.

At one time the famous Brett Hull said: “No one can boast of better technique than Datsyuk.” Whose skills can distinguish you now?

A lot of players with good technique. Still, hockey has changed, one technique is not enough, we need both speed and power, and the game thinking. Many great players, I’m afraid to forget someone, so I will not name names.

How to develop a game thinking? You, for example, to play chess?

Chess, of course, help to develop. And so hard to train the game thinking, perhaps only experience and practice. chess play a bit myself.

Sergei Fedorov in an interview pointed out that if one of the veterans on the team is injured, the young people will automatically feel more free and unfettered. You feel like the pressure from Yzerman, Shanahan, Larionov, Chelios when only appeared in “Detroit”?

I have many times talked with him on the subject. Thank you very much, and I am glad that his flight was canceled, he went to watch another player and convinced the “Detroit” look at me.

How important is it to be selected in the first round draft pick?

You can probably say that my example shows that it does not matter under what number you are drafted, all things are possible. You only need to work for it, and a little luck.

You have been drafted in the 6th round, the young starlet CHL Moods – 5 th. You do not think that the NHL created a cult around the pick and in fact the results are irrelevant to your career?

For those who are selected in the first round, more attention. But it is easier from this becomes.

Experts and experts say that in today’s “Detroit” you had a hard time to develop and grow. The SKA is the development you feel?

It depends on the hockey player. If he goes and obviously thinks he will not develop, then, of course, nothing will happen. I came to the SCA to develop this new round of career and life. Each creator of your destiny.

How do you apply Oleg Znarok? He may ask to take the patronage and help young?

We have a professional working relationship. I, like other players, perform its tasks.

Oleg Znarok the club and the team is different?

The different responsibilities. I did not notice that it has changed.

The two main stars SKA – you and Ilya Kovalchuk. What is your relationship with Ilya, families were friends?

The SKA lot of stars, high-end players. Of course, we’re friends off the ice.

Were surprised that Vadim Shipachov in 30 years for the first time decided to try his hand in the NHL?

I think it’s the right decision, he wants to try himself in the best league. It will initially be easy, but he will succeed.

You have played both in Moscow and in St. Petersburg. In a city more comfortable and pleasant your family?

Still, St. Petersburg at the moment – the capital of hockey. It’s nice to play with full stands when so powerfully supported by the fans. This atmosphere, as in St. Petersburg, not many cities can boast. As for life, then in St. Petersburg more comfortable for us than in Moscow.

You – the captain of the team. In the “Detroit” you have an alternate captain. What do you mean captaincy? Always thought you were a calm person and sticking to, in some cases even to scream in the dressing room – it’s not for you.

If you have changed the letter, it does not mean that the character has changed. I stayed as calm.

How closely monitor the situation around the Olympics 2018? How to react to the NHL decision not to go to Korea?

I think it’s time can change, so to speak early.

In Detroit, for sure you did not give passage fans. In St. Petersburg, is often recognized on the street?

Thank you that people respect my personal space, and if they match, then do it properly. This also applies to Detroit, and Russian cities.

You defended the diploma on the development of youth hockey. That Russia needs to be done first of all to improve the situation in the children’s sport?

There can be many to list, and select one thing – it is difficult to change once shinty … This also applies to coaches, and attitudes of parents towards their children, coaches and players, the attitude of the children themselves in hockey.

What do you mean?

Many in the sport led parents and forced into hockey. But without the desire of the child hard to achieve something. While he does not realize what he had come to the rink.

How much of Russia lags behind America in terms of children’s hockey development?

In Russia, the situation I’m familiar surface of the children’s hockey in America do not know.

Ilya Kovalchuk said that for several years now enjoys tennis. What sports do you do besides hockey?

I like all active sports. In the summer it’s football, beach volleyball, tennis, billiards, fishing.

Sergei Fedorov said that his hockey longevity due to the fact that he once made the appropriate tests, told how to eat, and he followed it. Are you anything like that practice?

Any athlete who wants to get results is to look after themselves and must adhere to a healthy nutrition, I am no exception. We need somewhere to restrain themselves to achieve great results.

You played a season in Russia, you can already be compared. Do not you think that our Canadian style and swapped and now reigns straight hockey in the CHL, and players like you, appreciated overseas.

It is difficult to compare the two styles that use different sizes of sites. In America, a very fast hockey, here it is slower, more time to make decisions.