Prospect Info: [2024 - 5th] Ivan Motherbleeping Demidov (RW), SKA St. Petersburg (MHL)

[SwiftyHab]

All we have to do is be patient, because honestly, there's nothing else both us and HuGo can do.

Wait wait. We had a role to play here? Cause if somebody would’ve told me…

 

[morhilane]

Wait wait. We had a role to play here? Cause if somebody would’ve told me…

Daily prayers!

edit: to the hockey god(s).

 

[Nevins]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826580490775650608

 

[Zine]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1827092363434410493

Not sure why media is talking about illegal loans. SKA can just trade Demidov to another KHL club. It's what they did with Marat Khusnutdinov last season when he wasn't playing quality minutes.

Khusnutdinov (during last year of contract) was traded to Sochi, then SKA re-aquired his rights in a trade in the off-season.

Loans ≠ trades

 

[Goldthorpe]

Khusnutdinov (during last year of contract) was traded to Sochi, then SKA re-aquired his rights in a trade in the off-season.

I think what the article alludes to is that these two trades where, behind the scenes, actually an unofficial loan.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Because apparently it’s not enough to be the best player on the team to crack the SKA roster.

If you think it's sarcasm then you're wrong. It was the exact situation with Michkov. He scored more points for Sochi than any SKA forward... alright, not more points but better PPG.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Russia U23 plays vs Kunlun at 15:00 Moscow Time (8 AM East).

 

[Zine]

I think what the article alludes to is that these two trades where, behind the scenes, actually an unofficial loan.

What two trades? I dunno maybe somethings getting lost in google translate.

Edit: Ah, you mean Khusnutdinov. Those weren't unofficial loans.
Khusnutdinov was traded to Sochi for Rendulic. Then his contract expired and he went to Minnesota Wild. SKA later re-aqired his rights in a trade for the Fedotov brothers.

 

[ReHabs]

Pretty funny as well going back over GTDs over the last 2ish years.

So many fans insisting HuGo was sitting on their hands. Not tanking hard enough. We missed Michkov. Slafkovsky’s debacle of a first year.

To see where they started and where they are now, nothing short of a masterclass. I personally never thought it would be possible to turn this ship around so well

We were behind four other teams.

Let’s not kid ourselves

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

We were behind four other teams.

Let’s not kid ourselves

On the other hand until mid February the Habs were on a point per game pace. The biggest problems last year were the 3 goalie tandem (Allen *cough*), the Dach injury, no depth after the first line, and defensive immaturity. Besides the bottom six probably sucking, most of those will get better. I'm not crazy enough the predict playoffs but right now I will confidently set the over/under at 87.5 points

 

[Kshahdoo]

Stream will be here VK.com | VK

 

[Kshahdoo]

Demidov is crazy, pity #17 (Sinyatkin) didn't score.

 

[Kennerback]

He’s so dangerous every time he’s on the ice. He doesn’t need time and space to be effective.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Demidov is crazy, pity #17 (Sinyatkin) didn't score.

Demidov have great protection of puck. His hands and hockey IQ are oustanding!!

This guy is such a pleasure to watch!!

Can't wait to see him with Slafkovsky !!

 

[Kshahdoo]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1827323460323865087

 

[HomaridII]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1827324828711325996

 

[WeThreeKings]

Should have at least one assist from that magical play on the PP.

 

[Skip Bayless]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1827323460323865087

WU WU WU KENNY WU !

 

[Kshahdoo]

Russia U23 is obviously not KHL level team. Demidov and Koromyslov (#9) are only KHL level players on the team.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Teammates aren't doing him any favors this period, lotta sloppy play and simple turnovers when they get possession. Nice plays in his own end to get them pointed forward last shift.

 

[Saundies]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1827323460323865087

Damn, I could have put that in.

Laine would have put the puck through the net.

He makes plays like that in the NHL he'll have 100 points.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Why was Zavragin even in after the first.. he didn't have it and now you are down 4.

 

[Naslundforever]

Well then. Fun to watch Demidov but iiiiiish are russia not gelling. Level not that great.

edit - shout out to technology, casing on the big tv from my phone working perfect.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Why was Zavragin even in after the first.. he didn't have it and now you are down 4.

The kid looked solid vs Sochi, but he's just 19 so consistency isn't there yet.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Well then. Fun to watch Demidov but iiiiiish are russia not gelling. Level not that great.

edit - shout out to technology, casing on the big tv from my phone working perfect.

He's standing out almost every shift and creating against a structured KHL team with pretty much 0 help. That's about as good as you can hope for here. With quality linemates he has 2 assists minimum today.