Patrick Johnston: Goldobin has his coach’s eye — for now and for good reason

When you see Nikolay Goldobin in person, you are immediately struck by his youthful enthusiasm.
He carries a smile on his face. He’s clearly at ease with his teammates. He’s not shy to wear an outfit or shoes or a hat — like a bright orange toque — that stands out.
Put a voice recorder or a reporter’s note pad in front of him, and he gets a little cautious.
You can understand why. Young players don’t want to rock the boat, they’re conditioned to not stan