Tre Mac Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I was worried he would never see another shift after his early gaffe in the first period. Glad Willie went right back with him on Bo's line and it almost paid off. He had a couple of good scoring chances, a couple of good passes, and a couple of mistakes. All in a games worth for a rookie, he'll learn and he'll be better for it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Tre Mac said: I was worried he would never see another shift after his early gaffe in the first period. Glad Willie went right back with him on Bo's line and it almost paid off. He had a couple of good scoring chances, a couple of good passes, and a couple of mistakes. All in a games worth for a rookie, he'll learn and he'll be better for it. It is excellent that Willie is giving him some time in the games and he is probably already learning a ton. That said, he will probably benefit even more if they keep him developing in the AHL for 2-3 years or so and come back with a solid 200ft game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukini Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 37 minutes ago, Ronaldoescobar said: It is excellent that Willie is giving him some time in the games and he is probably already learning a ton. That said, he will probably benefit even more if they keep him developing in the AHL for 2-3 years or so and come back with a solid 200ft game. 3 Years is too long. Maybe 1 more year. Even Detroit don't cook their players till 25. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Paper signing for playoffs??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Mackcanuck said: Paper signing for playoffs??? Yes, same as Guance. Edited March 8, 2017 by WeneedLumme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hammertime Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 22 hours ago, NHL'er said: Goldy has a great sense of humour haha Hey JB get that Sergi Tolchinsky kid. He's woking a .5 ppg right now in Carolina would be fun to have those 2 kids who grew up together on the team. Sure he's 5'8" but #newNHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Time to come in off the ledge, drop the pitchforks, and listen to the professor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Mackcanuck said: Paper signing for playoffs??? 2 hours ago, WeneedLumme said: Yes, same as Guance. Hoo boy. If Utica can make the playoffs and add Gaunce and Goldy, they'll be an incredible team all of a sudden. Not to mention maybe Stecher as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Why isn't he insta good though!? In all fairness Baertschi and Granlund didn't make impacts at the NHL level until 23 so we should at least give him all of next year to develop. I see some great and some questionable decisions. Too early to tell but it looks like he doesn't often make the same mistake twice. I've seen him use the boards to get the puck out effectively too. He's such a good skater that if he really applies himself on the for e-check he could cause neutral zone turn overs that result in odd man rushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 15 minutes ago, ajhockey said: Hoo boy. If Utica can make the playoffs and add Gaunce and Goldy, they'll be an incredible team all of a sudden. Not to mention maybe Stecher as well. Stecher hasn't been papered - only Gaunce and Goldy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, mll said: Stecher hasn't been papered - only Gaunce and Goldy. Darn. I thought since he had played there already, he might've been too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 16 minutes ago, ajhockey said: Darn. I thought since he had played there already, he might've been too. No, and I doubt JB would really want him in the AHL playoffs after stepping up from the college schedule to a full NHL season. I think Stecher needs all the recuperation time he can get this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Derp... said: Why isn't he insta good though!? In all fairness Baertschi and Granlund didn't make impacts at the NHL level until 23 so we should at least give him all of next year to develop. I see some great and some questionable decisions. Too early to tell but it looks like he doesn't often make the same mistake twice. I've seen him use the boards to get the puck out effectively too. He's such a good skater that if he really applies himself on the for e-check he could cause neutral zone turn overs that result in odd man rushes. He sometimes doesn't know where to be on the ice but he's still learning his new teammates and 'system'. Hopefully he gets bulkier. He's way too skinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Larionov has been one of the players I've admired the most throughout my late teens and early 20's (even though he's waaaay before my time). Goldobin is in very good hands having the Professor show him the ropes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 On 3/5/2017 at 7:08 PM, Stierlitz said: Curious if you've heard anything about Goldobin in the Russian media? Do we have a Yakipov on our hands or is this kid a good pick up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 37 minutes ago, S'all Good Man said: Curious if you've heard anything about Goldobin in the Russian media? Do we have a Yakipov on our hands or is this kid a good pick up? Goldobin has very positive feedback in the Russian media. Just found interesting interview with Nikolay and his agent Igor Larionov, taken when Goldobin still played for SJS. I will post later, need some time to translate... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 3 hours ago, Stierlitz said: Goldobin has very positive feedback in the Russian media. Just found interesting interview with Nikolay and his agent Igor Larionov, taken when Goldobin still played for SJS. I will post later, need some time to translate... Thats great to know, thanks. Sadly my Russian pretty much is limited to subway signs! (I tried to learn some on a trip I made with my dad a few years ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stierlitz Posted March 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2017 Well, this is Part 1 of the Goldobin's extensive interview from almost a year ago (April 2016).This is the only detailed interview I could find in the Russian media, it shows him as a person and how he feels about his hockey life. The original link is here: http://www.sport-express.ru/hockey/nhl/reviews/986002/ , I skip some questions related to the Russian players and coaches, the interview is pretty big. Q: You played in the Canadian junior league and then in the Finnish men league, that is unusual. How difficult were those decisions? A: Yes, the first step was a difficult one. I moved to Canada at 16 and that was not an easy decision because I did not speak English at that time and I would need to leave the most important persons in my life – my parents. But they knew that this would be beneficial for me and let me go without any problem. Later I have learned the language and now feel comfortable. Q: Why did not you chose the usual path MHL-KHL (MHL – Russian junior league) and move overseas instead? A: This was our mutual decision with Larionov. He gave me advice to go to Canada and did everything to help me with that. I could not resist and went to the OHL. Q: How did Larionov find you? A: He has some staff in Russia and they saw my play in MHL. Later he contacted me by skype, we talked – and began to work together. Q: Who was your favourite player when you were a kid? A: Crosby and Ovechkin. But now I am trying to be one of the best and don’t have a hockey idol right now. Q: Were you satisfied with your play at the WJC in 2015? (Goldobin scored the last goal by Team Russia against Canada in the gold medal game when Russia almost tied the game 5-4 after trailing by score 5-1) A: I am never satisfied with my game because I know that can play better. Q: After two seasons in the OHL you were drafted by San Jose in the first round. Was this because you played in North America or that was a result of your super play in a single game? A: Everyone can play just one very good game. Since I was in the OHL, my play could be watched all the time. I think I have deserved to be drafted in the first round. I worked very hard. Q: You played for a year in Finland after the draft. Was that the Larionov’s idea? A: That was again our mutual decision. I had two options – another year in the OHL or play with men in Finland and get more experience. Sure I have chosen Europe and I liked it. I enjoyed that season and the trip to Finland. Q: Is this the CSKA club which has your KHL rights? A: Yes but for now I don’t want to be in the KHL. My dream is to regularly play in the NHL. Q: But in the junior draft you were drafted by Metallurg… A: Basically I did not care which team drafted me because I did not consider that option. I was going to go to Canada – and I did. Q: You got call up from the farm club pretty soon at the beginning of the season. Was that because of the Logan Couture’s injury? A: I was hoping to make the team after the camp. This did not happen but I got call up due to that injury. I got call up, then was sent back, and then call up again… I was happy with any chance. Q: And in your second game you scored to Islanders with pass from Joe Thornton. So you got to the first line right away? A: Yes, with Thornton and Joe Pavelski. I expected to play in the second or third line but they probably wanted to try me with the best. I could not say that I was not ready – but there was so much to learn. This is the best league in the world after all. Although that was not as difficult as I imagine to myself. I’ve come to conclusion that I can play on this level. And I am trying now to do everything to make this happen. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thank you @Stierlitz for translating the interview!! I like how this kid answered his questions so far. I like the fact that he grew up liking Crosby and Ovechkin, but he's trying to be a unique player himself and not trying to emulate the way any player plays. Can't wait for the other parts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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