Detroit fourth rounder is heating up in Grand Rapids, now second on the Griffins in scoring and doing it in a style evoking Pavel Datsyuk

Detroit Red Wings legend Pavel Datsyuk was recently honored for his career in hockey with an official induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. While the induction ceremony and speech were memorable, the Red Wings found another way to honor one of the best players in their franchise history.

Datsyuk took his general manager’s advice to heart, and 23 years later, hard work and his electrifying skills got him inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Red Wings honored him during a ceremony prior to their game against the New York Islanders.

In town to be honored for his recent induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Datsyuk didn’t pick up a paycheck for his appearance, but he did sign a contract. Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman was signing Datsyuk to one of those symbolic one-day contracts to enable the Magic Man to officially retire as a Red Wing.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings will celebrate Pavel Datsyuk Hockey Hall of Fame Night when they host the New York Islanders at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday.

This just in, the Detroit Red Wings have signed Hockey Hall of Famer Pavel Datsyuk to a one day contract, enabling him to go down in history as a member of the team. Check it out: Kudos to GM Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings for doing this.

Red Wings honor Pavel Datsyuk's Hall of Fame induction

Pavel Datsyuk does have one particular memory of coming to Detroit and joining the Red Wings' organization. And when Datsyuk tells it now, it's staggering to think exactly how far Datsyuk has come. "First good memory,