The failures of Detroit this season were connected with the departure of Pavel Datsyuk

The four-time owner of the Stanley Cup 55-year-old Canadian Larry Murphy believes that the main problems of Detroit this season are directly related to the transition of Russian striker Pavel Datsyuk to SKA from St. Petersburg.

“The main reason for the problems that Detroit now has, I consider the loss of Pavel Datsyuk,” Murphy quotes NHL.com/ru . “He was the main player in this team, and his departure left the Red Wings that has not yet been able to catch up. For me, this is definitely the reason number one.

Pavel wanted to go home, and this is completely normal and understandable. He spent many beautiful seasons for Detroit. It is clear that the club could be upset by his decision, but he could not let him go. There are still many games of the regular championship ahead, and although so far everything is formed for Detroit in the best way, there is still a chance to turn everything. Perhaps eight commands are fighting over the last four places in the Stanley Cup. It will be difficult, and if things do not go much better, the team will not go to the playoffs. "

Now Detroit (34) takes 13th place in the Western Conference, lagging behind the playoff zone by six points.