Confirmed Signing with Link: F Nikolay Goldobin to KHL (two years with CSKA)

[aonb]

175 points in 199 games in AHL, 46 points in 125 games in NHL (SJS and Canucks), still only 25 years old.

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[themelkman]

Good bye goldy. I really thought he was gonna be great but he just couldn’t cut it

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

I posted this on the Canucks board, but I'll repost it here. I don't know how reputable this website is, or their anonymous source, but here's some comments on Goldobin. Not really that shocking from what we've heard in the past:

But a source told Allhockey.ru that Goldobin simply did not fit into the Canucks plans because of disciplinary problems. Allegedly, Goldobin frequently clashed with the Vancouver coaching staff, refusing to take instructions and follow advice. Other than the 2018-19 season, Goldobin spent quite a bit of time in the AHL, both for the San Jose Barracuda (Sharks' affiliate) and the Comets (Canucks' affiliate). The source also went on to say that CSKA coach Igor Nikitin was "not happy" to find out about the signing, because he was aware of Goldobin's history.

Disciplinary issues allegedly led to former first rounder's NHL departure | TradeRumours.com

 

[ProstheticConscience]

Classic AHL/NHL tweener. Later, Goldy.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Bound to happen sooner or later. Why shlep around the NE or SW continental US in a bus when you can make 10x that to play in your home town and fly around in a private jet.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

At least he paid his dues in the AHL. If he ever comes back he’s earned the right to say NHL or nothing.

Who knows, could be the next Dadonov somewhere down the road.

 

[Cogburn]

Good luck Nikolay.

I thought he had the skill to be top six, but it had to be his defensive play that kept his chances limited. Had he capitalized on some of the magnificent chances he generated a little more often, I think coaches would be a little more willing to have that flaw as a "work in progress".

 

[Mick Jagr]

Man, I love picking this guy up in my NHL 20 franchise mode. He can turn into such a beast lol

 

[RangersFan1994]

Man, I love picking this guy up in my NHL 20 franchise mode. He can turn into such a beast lol

its a shame he is not that good in the NHL. I thought he had talent, i guess not NHL talent

 

[Skirbs1011]

its a shame he is not that good in the NHL. I thought he had talent, i guess not NHL talent

Talent has never been the issue with him. He seemed fairly dangerous for the Canucks in the offensive zone, but was a complete liability on back checking and defensive play, with no desire to improve.

 

[Canucks LB]

hope he does well

 

[BCNate]

Too bad he couldn't cut it. He seems like a good kid with lots of talent. I expect he will put together a nice career in the KHL, but won't be back over this way any time soon.

 

[flying v 604]

Talent has never been the issue with him. He seemed fairly dangerous for the Canucks in the offensive zone, but was a complete liability on back checking and defensive play, with no desire to improve.

I really thought he was gonna figure shit out after thriving with petey but he just started regressing as the season went on.
Travis is a demanding head coach and players either play for the most part his way or put up numbers like Brock did and get more slack. Guys like Jake, Brock, AG have all been trending up when it comes to a 200-foot game.
Goldy would thrive under a coach like Keef who has zero defence in his system.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

7 goals about 30 points in just over 60 games for the Canucks in the 18-19 season
I expected him to have a quality season, didn't happened, what did happen, can Canucks fans explain?
- was ppg player for the Comets this season

Always thought he'd do good in the NHL. Guess not...

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

Was pretty stoked when SJ picked him because he had top 6 skill. Was pretty disappointed when they traded him for Hansen too, but I figured they realized he was never going to reach his potential and that’s why they’re pros and we’re not.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Vancouver should avoid Russians. Either they want out like Bure, Chubarov, Koltsov, Tryamkin or they don’t pan out like Krutov, Shirokov and Goldobin etc.

I’m not saying this as a knock against Van, just stating the Russian thing never seems to work for them yet there always seems to be huge hype around the Russian players starting their careers in Vancouver.

 

[Rpenny]

Vancouver should avoid Russians. Either they want out like Bure, Chubarov, Koltsov, Tryamkin or they don’t pan out like Krutov, Shirkov and Goldobin etc.

I’m not saying this as a knock against Van, just stating the Russian thing never seems to work for them yet there always seems to be huge hype around the Russian players starting their careers in Vancouver.

as if the oilers have faired better

 

[DingDongCharlie]

as if the oilers have faired better

Like I said it wasn’t a knock and yeah Edmonton hasn’t done well in that regard either even more so with Finnish players.

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

That Hansen/Goldobin trade caused a lot of Sharks fans to lose their ****. Canucks were right to take a chance on him, but at the time of the trade there were major red flags regarding his all-around game. That said, he’ll probably be able to make a nice career for himself out East.

 

[Grantham]

I feel Green never gave him a proper chance (i know that may not be a popular opinion)...

Seemed like he would get scratched or end up in the doghouse for the smallest mistakes. Like zero leash.

Yet you have Brandon Sutter and Jay Beagle who can do no wrong, yet are terrible defensively and black holes offensively.

If Goldy got treated a bit better and handled smarter, and not feel like he was one mistake away from being benched each and every game, I think we could’ve had a top 6 player.

Sublime puck skills, vision, and distribution ability. Just needed a bit more bite and finish.

 

[Three On Zero]

Great offensive toolset but absolutely oblivious in his own end, had he worked on his defensive game he could of been a serviceable middle 6er

 

[PullHard]

Always really liked what he could do offensively. Watching him play with Pettersson at ES was a lot of fun, you could just see the talent at work as they would weave through the NZ and move through the offensive zone together.

It is too bad about his willingness to buy in, hopefully he matures a bit and decides to come back someday, he is a lot of fun to watch.

 

[Fisticuffer]

Refusing to take instruction and follow advice sounds like half the players I watch.

 

[Bgav]

Vancouver should avoid Russians. Either they want out like Bure, Chubarov, Koltsov, Tryamkin or they don’t pan out like Krutov, Shirokov and Goldobin etc.

I’m not saying this as a knock against Van, just stating the Russian thing never seems to work for them yet there always seems to be huge hype around the Russian players starting their careers in Vancouver.

Pavel Bure is the best canuck ever, I think he worked out just fine. Mogilny and Larionov weren't to shabby either

 

[gianni]

Vancouver should avoid Russians. Either they want out like Bure, Chubarov, Koltsov, Tryamkin or they don’t pan out like Krutov, Shirokov and Goldobin etc.

I’m not saying this as a knock against Van, just stating the Russian thing never seems to work for them yet there always seems to be huge hype around the Russian players starting their careers in Vancouver.

Pavel Bure was a worthy pick; even though he wanted out (due to an alleged contract dispute), the Canucks were able to get Ed Jovanovski for him. Nikita Tryamkin looks like he's planning to come back, hopefully; apparently was home sick after his initial stint. Vasili Podkolzin should be arriving a year from now - hopefully Tryamkin is a part of the team & they can support each other. The rest of Russian players that the Canucks had drafted, I was never really high on. If anything, maybe the Canucks need to scout Russia better.