Former first-round pick looking to make NHL return after three years in KHL
After leaving the National Hockey League in 2020, many expected his playing days in North America to be over, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
San Jose Sharks 2014 first-round pick Nikolay Goldobin is looking to return to the National Hockey League for the 2023-24 season after spending the last three years in Russia with CSKA Moscow and Metallurg Magnitogorsk. His agent has confirmed the news in recent days.
"Nikolai decided to continue his career in the NHL, and you just have to respect this. He played in Magnitogorsk for several years, a desire to go appeared. There are clubs that are interested in him there. He is a guy with a head and character, so I think he will succeed." Isakov said.
The Moscow native became a restricted free agent in the KHL on Monday and was issued a qualifying offer by Metallurg Magnitogorsk, who will now retain his rights if he leaves for North America.
Goldobin, 27, appeared in 59 games for Metallurg Magnitogorsk this season, recording 36 points (19 goals, 17 assists), 35 penalty minutes and was a plus-one.
During his NHL career, he suited up in 125 games with the San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks, where he put up 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists), 24 penalty minutes and was a minus-23.
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MAI 3 | 56 ANSWERS Former first-round pick looking to make NHL return after three years in KHL Which team would be the best fit for Goldobin? |
Vancouver Canucks | 23 | 41.1 % |
Florida Panthers | 9 | 16.1 % |
New York Islanders | 13 | 23.2 % |
San Jose Sharks | 11 | 19.6 % |
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