“We are meeting in the coming days to discuss options and future plans,” Milstein said. “It’s very likely Pavel will live up to his promise of playing for his hometown team in Russia.
“NHL options will also be discussed.”
Milstein said there’s a 90% probability of Datsyuk staying in Russia.
As fun as it could have been to watch Pavel Datsyuk back in a Red Wings sweater and skating alongside young skilled players like Filip Zadina, this is probably the best outcome for Detroit. Datsyuk would likely take away playing time from guys that actually need it to further their development.