Pavel Datsyuk always said that he wanted to work with kids in hockey when his playing career ended.
Datsyuk reiterated that point when he came over to the U.S. to take part in the Red Wings’ Summer Development Camp last July, and again when he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame this past November.
As such, Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff reports that Datsyuk, who works for in player development for his hometown organization, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, has signed an extension with his team:
Earlier this week, Datsyuk was truly putting an end to any hope he might be changing his mind. He was confirming that he’s extending his relationship as a development and skills coach with KHL club Avtomobilist in his Russian hometown of Yekaterinburg. After leaving the Red Wings, he would finish his playing career with this club from 2019-21.
“I work for the Avtomobilist club, for which I am very grateful,” Datsyuk told Russian news agency Tass. “They trusted me and allowed me to do what I love, I like it. It’s not that easy, obviously I’m still learning.
“I like being in the arena with the guys, being part of the club and helping it. I will continue to do this with pleasure.”
Continued; no surprise here. Datsyuk
