Russian winger Nikolay Goldobin won’t be back in the NHL this season. Goldobin, who is still under contract with the Vancouver Canucks, reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with KHL side CSKA Moscow.
Goldobin made just one appearance with Canucks in 2019/20, instead, spending most of the season with the team’s AHL affiliate Utica Comets. He played 51 games with Comets and contributed with 50 points (19 goals and 31 assists).
The 24-year-old winger should have any problems joining his new team as he is set to become a restricted free agent this summer. Also, the Canucks didn’t show any particular interest in retaining his services.
Nikolay Goldobin started his NHL career with San Jose Sharks, who took him in the first round of 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Goldobin made his debut with Sharks in 2015/16 but made an impression and ended up making just 11 appearances in the next two seasons.
In 2017, Goldobin was traded to Canucks, where he gradually started receiving more playing time. His best season in Vancouver came during 2018/19 when he played 63 games and contributed with career-high 27 points.
Goldobin’s NHL totals include 125 career games in which he scored 19 goals and dished 27 assists for a total of 46 points.
