Great stuff on Goldobin:
http://ohlwriters.com/articles/nikol...e-sarnia-sting
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OHLW: Having been in on almost 48% of the Stings' offense, it goes without saying he has elite offensive talent. How do you see him bringing that to the NHL level?
Ross: What Goldobin has accomplished as an OHL with such little offensive support is very impressive, as he sits as one of the OHL's top producers after leading all rookie scorers in 2012-13. He's proven that he can lead the offensive charge but also compliments teammates well sending slick imaginary passes for easy tap-in goals. At the next level, Goldobin could adopt a similar role as current NHLers such as Jordan Eberle or Patrick Kane - two players who can slow the game down with using exceptional puck handling abilities. He's the type of player who can buy extra time for teammates using his deceptive hands and projects as a future staple on the power play.
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OHLW: You had the opportunity to watch Nail Yakupov in Sarnia extensively. Can you compare the two players and style?
Ross: Besides their Russian bloodlines and ability to put fans on the edge of the seat, the styles of Nail Yakupov and Nikolay Goldobin are drastically different. Yakupov relies on his blazing speed, quick release and one-on-one aggressive attacks to produces goals. Conversely, Goldobin's offensive game is based on patient calculated attacks by drawing opponents to him and then beating them with magician-like puck handling displays. Goldobin is capable of dangling in traffic and dissects the ice with surgeon-like vision. While both players are exciting to watch, each bring a different level of excitement to their games and both are equally successful at what they do.
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Doubt Burke will draft him with the Russian factor, size, lack of 2 way play, and on ice work ethic being all issues. Larionov being the kid's agent also will probably be an issue down the line as well.