Heading into the 2017-18 campaign, there is notable intrigue surrounding the Canucks’ AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, and with good reason. The roster is stocked with a number of high-profile young skaters that could make this a season worth watching in Utica. Indeed, it’s possible that if the Canucks’ season goes off the rails, the Comets may be the more interesting team of the two. Here are five standouts that may be worth keeping an eye on this season.
Nikolay Goldobin
Nikolay Goldobin was acquired at last year’s trade deadline from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Jannik Hansen, and made a splash quickly.