Beefcake Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Per source Nikolai Goldobin is set to sign a 2-year deal with CSKA of the KHL #Canucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dazzle Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2020 Just now, Beefcake said: Per source Nikolai Goldobin is set to sign a 2-year deal with CSKA of the KHL #Canucks Really didn't feel he was given a fair shake by Green. It's inexplicable how he could score and then be benched for that. 1 1 3 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 what source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 They just had it on Global News, so it's accurate. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, aliboy said: They just had it on Global News, so it's accurate. ah well. Can't really blame the kid, its a no-brainer between playing in a city like Moscow vs. upstate NY. All the best to him. I don't think Green gave him the same chances he gave others but none of that matters now, he wasn't going to make the top 6 now anyway. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post J.I.A.H.N Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) I really hope the Canucks, in some small way had a hand on him going back. Meaning, that they spoke the truth and told him that they did not see the potential of him making the big club. I know it is naïve, but the positives of acting in his best interest, and doing so, would send a solid message to other KHL players, that the Canucks will just not let a talent rot in the minors, for nothing, without speaking the truth to him. I hope they did this so the organization will look good, long term. I am sure that they do not like seeing a asset leaving, but if everyone is telling the truth, and Goldobin leaves with a good feeling towards the club, it could be beneficial. Like I said, it is probably naïve on my part, but I hope that is the way it went down. Not likely, but I hope it did. I wish him well! Edited April 11, 2020 by janisahockeynut 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nux4lyfe Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) I might be the minority but I really liked the kid, 'Gotta give a ninja time to grow' - J Cole. Edited April 11, 2020 by nux4lyfe 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Slegr Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2020 Good for Goldobin to move on. He's got a healthy attitude. Honestly thought, I could see why he wasn't on the team. He's got such great offensive upside, but he's also a smaller forward who isn't consistent enough offensively to get away with missing out on the finer details of the 200-foot game. I can't see him being on a serious, contending team in the NHL, at least not with what he has shown to date. 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AK_19 Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2020 I mean one can't really say they didn't give him a shot. He had solid top-6 playing time for awhile with Petey. He's top 6 or bust and he doesn't displace Pete, Horvat, Miller, Boeser, Toffoli, or Pearson. Even Virtanen is more worthy of a spot there. I just never saw something more than a Sam Gagner level player. 9 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Best of luck Goldy! He always had a good attitude and I hope he enjoys success in the KHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aGENT Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2020 Writing has been in the wall for a while now. He didn't have the ability or will to play on 2/3rds of NHL ice and the other 1/3 only when the puck was on his stick. That's simply not going to get you an NHL gig. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I was rooting for the guy. I’m a fan of Goldy’s attitude and character, but ultimately I think this is the best option for him. He just doesn’t have the game to be a top 6 in the NHL. I’m really hoping though that he can come back in 2 years and take up an NHL job somewhere. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I actually really liked Goldy as a person, but he as a player was tough to watch. wish him all the best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijibo Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Likely wouldn’t have been qualified anyway. Either way it opens up a contract spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcy2 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Don’t buy the forth line role bs to be honest. Better player plays, he should’ve been in instead of Schaller lmao 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rawkdrummer Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2020 Seriously, if Goldobin was an NHL player the Canucks would have traded him. He's simply not able to play a 2 way game and his offence was very sporadic. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Makes sense that if you're tethered to two of the top offensive guys (Pete and Brock) for awhile and still can't score, you don't belong on the team. Agreed that no way he dislodges Toffoli and Jake, and it'll be even tougher once Hoglander, Lind and Podkolzin arrive in a couple seasons. Still, sucks that what looked like a prime return for Hansen turns out to be an NHL level bust at this point. Too bad that there's likely no out from Sven's contract (even though it's buried) -- though hopefully he can prove enough next season to garner some interest (with cap retained if we still can) as a depth pick-up for a team needing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 i wish goldie good luck but he was an inconsistant one trick pony. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Has a ton of talent but couldn't score and wouldn't check. Hopefully he figures it out in Russia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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