Goldobin (illness) will not travel to Edmonton for Saturday's game.

EDGE Analysis

On the bright side, Goldobin did return to practice Friday, albeit at a limited capacity considering the fatigue from his severe flu. The young Russian will have to regain his strength and likely get a few more practices in before he's ready to return to the lineup.

Goldobin (illness) is expected to start practicing soon and could possibly play Saturday in Edmonton, Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

What is determined to be a severe case of the flu has already kept Goldobin out for three games, and he'll miss another one Thursday against Dallas. Vancouver sent Alexandre Grenier back to the minors Tuesday, so Drew Shore will likely play in Goldobin's place until he's ready to go.

Goldobin (illness) will not suit up for Saturday's clash with the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

While the team continues to clarify that Goldobin is not suffering from mumps, whatever illness he does have is serious enough to keep him out for at least a second game. With Brendan Gaunce also dealing with an undisclosed injury, the team recalled Alexandre Grenier, who is likely to play on either the third or fourth line Saturday.

Goldobin (illness) won't play Thursday against the Islanders due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

With Goldobin unavailable Thursday, the Canucks will only have 11 healthy forwards at their disposal against the Isles, which means defenseman Alex Biega will likely move up and slot into a bottom-six role against New York. Goldobin hasn't been diagnosed with mumps, so if he's dealing with a more typical illness he could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday against Pittsburgh.

Goldobin made his Vancouver debut Saturday against Los Angeles, scoring his second career NHL goal.

EDGE Analysis

Goldobin showed off his speed to net a sweet breakaway goal in the second period, but was later benched and finished with just 5:51 of ice time. It's unclear why coach Willie Desjardins didn't want to give the 21-year-old Russian more ice time, but he showed some promise in the limited action he saw. Goldobin was a great scorer in junior hockey and could develop into a valuable fantasy player down the road, but for now he won't be able to do much if he's stapled to the bench.

Goldobin will make his first appearance for the Canucks on Saturday against the Kings, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Russian forward has only played in two NHL games this season, both for San Jose. Goldobin was unproductive in these contests, recording four shots on goal and a minus-1 rating. He spent most of this season in AHL San Jose, where he was very impressive with 15 goals and 26 assists over 46 games. This could lead to future fantasy production, but at this point the 21-year-old isn't worthy of being deployed in virtually any fantasy format.

Goldobin will join the big club for Thursday's game against the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Goldobin was scoreless in two games for the Sharks and now he'll get to face his former team in his first game in a Canucks sweater. It's uncertain if he'll debut as a top-six forward, simply taking the place of the departed Jannik Hansen. If he starts out on one of the top two scoring lines in Vancouver, while also seeing time on the power play, the 21-year-old forward could get off to a fast start with his new organization.

Goldobin was traded to the Canucks on Tuesday along with a conditional fourth-round draft pick for Jannik Hansen.

EDGE Analysis

Goldobin faced many obstacles in sticking with the talented Sharks, but he should face a much easier task making it to the big club in Vancouver. While he didn't do anything in two games with the big club this season, he has managed 15 goals with 41 points in 46 games with San Jose's AHL affiliate. He is just 21 years old and an up and comer.

Goldobin was reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The winger spent two games with the big club, going pointless in both. While this move could have been made because the Sharks don't play another game until Saturday, it would be surprising if Goldobin is recalled prior to that game. He was virtually invisible in Sunday's overtime loss to Boston, with a minus-1 rating being his only recorded statistic in 7:46 of time on ice.

Goldobin was called up from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Goldobin is a new name on the Sharks recall shuffle list, as he has spent the entire season in the minors since being sent down at the conclusion of training camp. In 43 games with the Barracuda, the winger has racked up an impressive 37 points which is third best on the team. With Joonas Donskoi (upper body) out of the lineup, San Jose need a winger for Wednesday's matchup with the Panthers, but that spot will likely go to Timo Meier who was also recalled.