By The Numbers: Pavel Datsyuk

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By The Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2015-16 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on center Pavel Datsyuk.

Datsyuk, who turns 38 this summer, is the last remaining player from the 2002 Stanley Cup champions still playing. But that could end as Datsyuk is considering retiring from the NHL and returning home to Russia.

Datsyuk is playing for Team Russia in the world championships and has said he will make a final decision about his future after the tournament.

Datysuk said he remembered watching as Steve Yzerman and Nick Lidstrom made their decisions to retire.

“When they are leaving I thought they were in really good shape,” Datsyuk said. “They can play more. Now I am in similar situation but always remember this good moment.”

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