BEST OF THE NHL 2013

Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk, of Russia, shoots on goalie Jonas Gustavsson, of Sweden, during practice for the shortened 2012-2013 NHL hockey season in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP

Most respected players

1. Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit — Yet to find a single opponent with a bad thing to say about the center.

2. Shane Doan, Phoenix — Plays with an edge, but a gentleman off the ice.

3. Ryan Callahan, N.Y. Rangers — Every GM and coach wants Callahan on his team.