Datsyuk was held without a point as the Lightning defeated the Wings through five games in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday.

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It's been widely reported that Datsyuk, who has one year remaining on a $22.5 million contract, is contemplating a return to his native Russia with the Wings' season is in the books. The Magic Man's disappearing act in the playoffs would represent an anti-climactic ending to an illustrious NHL career if he does, in fact, hang it up. Datsyuk is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, having brought Lord Stanley to Detroit in 2002 and 2008, plus he's earned the Lady Byng Memorial trophy four times and claimed the Selke hardware three consecutive seasons from 2008-10, on top of several more accolades. There's no denying the positive impact that Datsyuk has made on the game. One would think Wings general manager Ken Holland will give him plenty of time to make up his mind.