Posted by Ted Kulfan (The Detroit News) on Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Datsyuk a finalist for Lady Byng
Pavel Datsyuk is on course for a three-peat. Datsyuk is a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy - given to the "player who exhibits best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability" - an award he won in both 2006 and 2007. Datsyuk is a finalist along with Tampa's Martin St. Louis and Buffalo's Jason Pominville. Datsyuk won the Lady Byng in 2006 and 2007. He'd be the first player in more in 70 years to capture the award three consecutive times. The Rangers' Frank Boucher won the award from 1933-35. Datsyuk finished fourth in the NHL scoring race with a career-high 97 points (31 goals, 66 assists) in 82 games and led all players with a +41 rating. He had only 20 penalty minutes.
