Nikolay Goldobin still remains an unsigned RFA for the Canucks, but in an interview with Russia's Sport Express, he shared some interesting thoughts about his teammate Elias Pettersson.
"When he first came in, we all looked at him and wondered how he'll make it," said the hulking forward. "He has no legs, he has no [hips]. But when he started playing, he showed us all."
Goldobin also said that Pettersson was his favorite center to play with since "he knows when to pass and when to bury the puck in the net."
While the team continued to tease the baby faced Swede throughout the season, he put up 66 points in 71 games, becoming the first Canuck to win the Calder Memorial Trophy (given to the rookie of the year) since Pavel Bure did it in 1993.
During the team's Christmas celebrations, Goldobin was Pettersson's Secret Santa and proceeded to gift him with a pacifier and baby food. Goldobin himself received a bottle of vodka.
Asked about his own status with the team, Goldobin said that he is letting his agents handle everything and he is simply getting ready to be in shape for the coming season. The Canucks have a little over $5 million in cap space, but re-signing Brock Boeser is a huge priority for them as well. The 23-year-old Goldobin had 27 points in 63 games last year.
Source: Sport-express.ru
