Two-time Stanley Cup winner Pavel Datsyuk in a conversation with reporters, he admitted that he would continue to play hockey, despite the decision to end his professional career, and also said that he did not regret not playing for Washington with Alexander Semin .
On June 30, Krasnoyarsk hosts the World Hockey All-Stars Match – Legendary Overtime, dedicated to the end of Semin’s career. broadcasts the match live.
– Is there any sadness that Semin is leaving?
– Not! I think on the contrary, we should rejoice, especially since he will help his hometown, I think. Raise the hockey, raise the kids.
– Alexander Semin gave such a heartfelt speech just before the game. What can you say about her? And yes, about today.
– Probably, such a speech should be at such a game. You can make movies! I think everyone will get there. Everyone will have their speech. They will all be insightful.
When will yours be?
“Wait, what are you? !
– Is there a chance that you will play for Avtomobilist next season?
– I will play hockey, hardly for Avtomobilist, in general for any team.
– Your official retirement…
– You don’t call me, don’t write to me, I can’t tell you. I don’t have a final speech yet, I haven’t prepared it yet.
How is the atmosphere and is it nice to meet up with old friends?
— Great, the atmosphere is very good. The city was very friendly, everything is fine, everyone is adapting, taking pictures, the organization is very good. The holidays are moving without breaks, everything is fine.
– Where were you today? What did you like?
— We visited the park, the largest in Russia.
“Would you like something for Krasnoyarsk fans?”
– Watch hockey, go to hockey, remember to play sports yourself, and spend more time with your children.
– What is your most vivid impression of Semin?
“He’s a very talented hockey player, I think he could do even better.
– No regrets not having played for Washington? Ovechkin, Semin, Orlov and Datsyuk…
– There are 28 more teams, and I regret it?
Datsyuk is 43 years old, from 2019 to 2021 he played for Avtomobilist. The striker is an Olympic champion, double Stanley Cup winner with Detroit, world champion, Gagarin Cup winner with SKA St. Petersburg. Datsyuk missed last season.
Source : MatchTV
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