Posts About "Nikolay Goldobin"
Will Canucks’ Goldobin Ever Become an Impact Player?
January 5th, 2019 I remember when the Vancouver Canucks traded for Nikolay Goldobin. I watched his first game on March 4, 2017, and was immediately impressed with his speed and puck-handling skills. Furthermore, I remember him scoring the game-winning goal in a 4–3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. A lot has happened in Goldobin’s...
Goldobin Needs to Step Up for Canucks
November 2nd, 2018 Rookie standout Elias Pettersson, veteran center Bo Horvat, and second-year forward Brock Boeser are the straws that stir the drink of the Vancouver Canucks' offense. But aside from the aforementioned trio, Vancouver's attack has been relatively inconsistent. One forward underperforming this season is Nikolay Goldobin, who...
Nikolay Goldobin Considering KHL Return?
January 19th, 2018 Nikolay Goldobin is one of those players that seems so good when you watch them, but then somehow doesn't get the expected status. Often seen as too soft for the NHL, Goldobin managed to score some highlight reel goals, but also post very negative numbers in the plus-minus column, and since he's not very young anymore, his future NHL...
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...
