The recently inducted Hockey Hall of Fame member mentioned a Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals star during his speech.

Datsyuk will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Monday. Joining Datsyuk will be Colin Campbell and David Poile, both in the builder category, as well as Natalie Darwitz, Jeremy Roenick, Shea Weber and Krissy Wendell in the player category.

Former Detroit Red Wings legend Pavel Datsyuk will officially be given enshrinement to the Hockey Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies on Monday. On the eve of that iconic moment, as is often the case,

Detroit Red Wings great and two-time Stanley Cup-winning winger Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday night. Datsyuk was inducted alongside Shea Weber, Jeremy Roenick, Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell as the 2024 inductees in the player category on Monday night. David Poile and Colin Campbell entered as builders.

On Monday evening, seven new individuals were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 2024 class saw players Jeremy Roenick, Pavel Datsyuk, Shea Weber, Krissy Wendell, and Natalie Darwitz.