Rob_Zepp Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 1 minute ago, canucksnihilist said: I was trying to be funny... I'll assume I failed! Hmm, missed that for sure! Don't worry, happens to me all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VegasCanuck Posted July 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2017 On 7/23/2017 at 11:13 AM, canucksnihilist said: Chaput and Megna say hello... and dash the chances of Virtanen and Goldy.... muhahaha. We will build an evil empire, errr... team... to crush the hopes of childish vancouver fans looking for entertainment Chaput and Megna are there as insurance, in case prospects aren't ready to go and play in the NHL. Its not about anyone dashing the chances of Virtanen and Goldobin, its about Goldobin and Virtanen, showing that they can elevate their game and be effective in the NHL. If they do, we've already seen that JB will find a way to make room for people. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 http://lastwordonhockey.com/2017/07/28/tsp-vancouver-canucks-prospects/ Quote #6 Prospect: Nikolay Goldobin Left Wing — shoots Left Born October 7, 1995 — Moscow, Russia Height 5’11” — Weight 180 lbs [180 cm / 82 kg] Drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the 1st round, #27 overall at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Traded to the Vancouver Canucks, February 2017. Goldobin was aquired from the Canucks at the NHL Trade Deadline. He put up 19 goals and 45 points in the AHL last year, and 3 goals in 14 games in the NHL last season. Skating Goldobin is a very good skater. His top end speed and his acceleration are both well above average. He also has outstanding agility and edge work which makes him extremely elusive both off the rush and in the cycle game. His balance could be improved, as he will need to add strength. He can sometimes be knocked off the puck by bigger and stronger defenders, and this also hurts him in his ability to win board battles. Offensive Game Goldobin has outstanding offensive skill; there is no doubt about that. He knows how to put up points, and has all the tools to do so. He can stick handle in a phone booth. His wide array of moves can leave defenders spinning. He also has a killer wrist shot, and an outstanding release. Goldobin also has a very effective one-timer. Add to all of this great hockey sense and the ability to find holes in the defense. Top it all of with some incredible vision and passing skils, and there is no doubt about Goldobin’s abilities in the offensive end of the ice. When he is on his game, he is quite simply a dynamic offensive catalyst. Goldobin can play a high speed game off the rush, or he can show poise with the puck and be patient and wait for an opening in the offensive zone. He does not get flustered often with the puck on his stick, and if he has the time and space out there, chances are that he will take advantage of it. Defensive Game Goldobin needs to add strength. He can be knocked off the puck by bigger and stronger players. This also hurts him in his ability to win board battles and protect against the cycle. He also needs to be more consistent in his effort levels in his own end. There are times he works really hard, and there are others when he cheats, looking to create offense. That won’t work at the NHL level. Outlook Goldobin has the offensive skills to crack the Canucks lineup, but needs to continue working on his all around game and his consistency. He could start the year in the AHL and find himself being a mid-season call-up due to injuries. He should be a full-time NHLer very soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Tre Mac said: http://lastwordonhockey.com/2017/07/28/tsp-vancouver-canucks-prospects/ Goldobin needs to add strength. He can be knocked off the puck by bigger and stronger players. This also hurts him in his ability to win board battles and protect against the cycle. He also needs to be more consistent in his effort levels in his own end. There are times he works really hard, and there are others when he cheats, looking to create offense. That won’t work at the NHL level. *Ahem* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, J.R. said: *Ahem* I agree with the part that you bolded, but would finish off the sentence with "...unless his offensive production is elite." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) On 7/28/2017 at 10:50 AM, WeneedLumme said: I agree with the part that you bolded, but would finish off the sentence with "...unless his offensive production is elite." I'd say "even if his offensive production is elite." And he hasn't shown he's going to be keeping up with the Kane's, McDavid's, Crosby's, etc. of the league for offensive production, so it's not nearly enough even if he's putting up 50-60 points. I'll welcome the debate if he's putting up a point per game or more though like the actual NHL offensive elite. They were very soft on his defensive/off the puck effort issues in the piece. Edited July 30, 2017 by elvis15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 On 28/07/2017 at 10:50 AM, WeneedLumme said: I agree with the part that you bolded, but would finish off the sentence with "...unless his offensive production is elite." His offensive production (or more accurately, skill) is elite... but highly inconsistent. I'm with elvis, unless he's putting up top 20'ish, +/- 1ppg scoring, he can't afford to not improve those other aspects of his game. And improving those things will likely also improve his offensive opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 7/28/2017 at 10:50 AM, WeneedLumme said: I agree with the part that you bolded, but would finish off the sentence with "...unless his offensive production is elite." I think the problem with this is we don't really see a lot of successful "1-way" forwards who can just play offense and have the team still play successfully. Less and less are we seeing forwards with just offensive ability and more and more are we seeing 2-way forwards throughout a forward group. It's an observation I've had throughout the league. Perhaps I'm mistaken, but perhaps not. However, in order to have offense you need the puck. In order to have the puck you need to be able to acquire the puck. If you lack the defense to get the puck you have no offense (unless if your entire team can cycle the puck like the Sedins lol). That being said, I liked Goldobin's first goal for us and I feel that perhaps he should have like... played after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 2 hours ago, The Lock said: I think the problem with this is we don't really see a lot of successful "1-way" forwards who can just play offense and have the team still play successfully. Less and less are we seeing forwards with just offensive ability and more and more are we seeing 2-way forwards throughout a forward group. It's an observation I've had throughout the league. Perhaps I'm mistaken, but perhaps not. However, in order to have offense you need the puck. In order to have the puck you need to be able to acquire the puck. If you lack the defense to get the puck you have no offense (unless if your entire team can cycle the puck like the Sedins lol). That being said, I liked Goldobin's first goal for us and I feel that perhaps he should have like... played after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'm hoping for him to have chem w Virtanen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 4 hours ago, hammertime said: I'm hoping for him to have chem w Virtanen. I hope so! I hope that Goldobin and Virtanen both make the team, but it wouldn't surprise me if they both ended up in the AHL to start the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted August 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2017 Gonna bump this one in honour of Goldy's awesome scrap-wood cow: More on Goldobin's crafty creation: http://www.vancourier.com/pass-it-to-bulis/weird-crafts-nikolay-goldobin-has-a-cow-man-1.21895762 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 9 hours ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Gonna bump this one in honour of Goldy's awesome scrap-wood cow: More on Goldobin's crafty creation: http://www.vancourier.com/pass-it-to-bulis/weird-crafts-nikolay-goldobin-has-a-cow-man-1.21895762 Suddenly, I like the kid more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 23 minutes ago, J.R. said: Suddenly, I like the kid more its good we have some kook's on the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Goldobin in a nutshell: Edited August 30, 2017 by Derp... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elvis15 Posted August 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2017 ^^ You forgot one thing: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, elvis15 said: ^^ You forgot one thing: He can wear cutoff shorts and a blouse for all I care as long as he becomes a player for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 38 minutes ago, DeNiro said: He can wear cutoff shorts and a blouse for all I care as long as he becomes a player for us. I don't disagree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 40 minutes ago, DeNiro said: He can wear cutoff shorts and a blouse for all I care as long as he becomes a player for us. I'm hoping this happens. Will only add to the appeal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'm calling it - pirate shirts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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