The San Jose Sharks announced today that Nikolay Goldobin has been assigned to HIFk of the Finnish Elite League. The first round draft pick has seen the last of his junior hockey playing days.
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Goldobin finished training camp with four points in four exhibition games. General manager Doug Wilson, stated the following:
“Nikolay had a great training camp and showed us that he is a highly-skilled player. He is going to be an important player for this organization moving forward but at this time, in conjunction with direction from his agent Igor Larionov, we feel his development is best suited playing in a league against men, similar to the path Tomas Hertl took.”
Despite being a contender to remain at the junior level, Goldobin now needs to concentrate on his physical presence.
At this point Goldobin is listening to the professionals around him to help mold him into the player he has the capability of being. And with those saying he has the ability to be like Hertl, he is wise to listen. “Coaches know better, and my agent. I listen to them,” said Goldobin.
The Sharks are now at a 24 man roster and in another 24 hours will need to cut one more to reach the 23-man roster due Tuesday by 2:00 pm.