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.

Detroit — 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.

Before the Red Wings honoured Datsyuk’s Hall of Fame induction with a pre-game ceremony, the now 46-year-old unretired and signed a symbolic one-day contract with the only NHL franchise he ever knew.

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.

DETROIT – On a night when the Detroit Red Wings honored Pavel Datsyuk, they discovered some magic of their own late in the night to stop a slide. The Red Wings got goals from Jonatan Berggren and Lucas Raymond in the final 4:46 of the third period and defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 at Little Caesars Arena.

Red Wings honor Pavel Datsyuk's Hall of Fame induction