Posts About "Nikolay Goldobin"
Is Nikolay Goldobin Too Soft for the NHL?
January 3rd, 2018 Nikolay Goldobin is an extremely talented 22-year-old out of Moscow, Russia who can dangle, snipe and skate with the best. However, he has also been labeled as soft in the corners and on the wall, easy to knock off of the puck, and defensively non-existent. The question is - does the good outweigh the bad enough to keep investing in...
Leash Tightening on Brendan Gaunce
November 28th, 2017 He's not a player that gets a lot of fanfare in Vancouver. That's saying something for a team that, well, usually gives almost all of its players some sort fanfare. If you're Brendan Gaunce, chances are you probably want to fight for a little bit more love from the fans. Although Gaunce is known for his defensive game, he's...
Nikita Tryamkin Comfortable at Home in the KHL
September 28th, 2017 After spending a season and a half in Vancouver, Russian defenseman Nikita Tryamkin decided to get back home and signed a three-year contract in the KHL. In this translated interview, originally appearing on the popular Russian website Sport-Express, former Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Tryamkin explained the reasons why he decided...Are Canucks Seeking a Shine or Grind 4th Line?
September 9th, 2017 Twenty years ago, it would have been unheard of to see guys like Sam Gagner on your fourth line. Now, it's becoming a trend in the NHL. As the game moves to eliminate some of the enforcers of old, skilled guys are finding their way into bottom-six roles. Gagner was a prime example of that last year in Columbus. Playing on a...
Utica Comets Quick Hits With Ben Birnell
September 7th, 2017 Summer can be a bit slow for hockey news, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to talk about. If you get two people together who love to talk hockey, there's no time that isn't suitable for a good hockey talk. Even in the dog days of summer, Ben Birnell of the Utica Observer-Dispatch and myself were able to cover a lot of ground in...
Vancouver Canucks Roster Predictions 2017-18
August 30th, 2017 The Vancouver Canucks have finally embraced the notion that many fans were asking for over the last few seasons - a rebuild. Team president Trevor Linden finally admitted as much this past April, tempering expectations that the Canucks are a playoff club, let alone a contender in the ultra competitive Western Conference. Canucks...
