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

[SlafySZN]

First KHL goal!

 

[Zine]

How come that's not a goal?? wtf

The ruling was goaltender interference. Weak call.

But whatever, top showing from Demidov. The kid is so smooth.

 

[Kennerback]

First KHL goal!

Kuznestov, move your feet motherf***er.

 

[boompuffboom]

ya du chien le kid. going to dirty areas, mixes it. opportunistic and crafty.

i want to say Ziggy Pallfy vibes

 

[KevSkillz4]

This game confirm that he can be a superstar level type of player. He could easily get more than 1 goal in this game.

I can't see why he can't put 90-100 pts per season in NHL, his vision, hands, IQ, shot, grit... are all elite.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

First KHL goal!

he kinda looks like Kovalev. nose/chin/eyes. auspicious!!

 

[Ozmodiar]

he kinda looks like Kovalev. nose/chin/eyes. auspicious!!

Wasn’t that the lockout season - Kovy played in Russia?

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Wasn’t that the lockout season - Kovy played in Russia?

nice paternity scandal is def what this org needs.

 

[Ozmodiar]

I think there is an option for a vintage SKA jersey and you can pick name/number on Amazon.ca. Perhaps bootleg but still.

Perhaps??

 

[Kennerback]

Perhaps??

It’s better than stitching some blue and red fabrics with my sewing machine and getting Demidov plastered on it, which was my backup plan.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I just make a though decision to buy a future Habs jersey between Dach, Slaf and Demidov.

I will choose Demidov 100%.

I never see a talent like that in my 29 years old life in Habs uniform. Dach and Slaf are very special, but Demidov is such electrifying type of guy.

Great time to be a Habs fan, guys!!

 

[SlafySZN]

I just make a though decision to buy a future Habs jersey between Dach, Slaf and Demidov.

I will choose Demidov 100%.

I never see a talent like that in my 29 years old life in Habs uniform. Dach and Slaf are very special, but Demidov is such electrifying type of guy.

Great time to be a Habs fan, guys!!

I’m not buying jerseys anymore. I buy mugs to drink my coffee or tea during the games , i have Caufield and Slaf. I’ll probably get a Dach one and Demidov when i’ll be able to.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I’m not buying jerseys anymore. I buy mugs to drink my coffee or tea during the games, i have Caufield and Slaf. I’ll probably get a Dach one and Demidov when i’ll be able to.

Really great choices with Slaf and Caufield. Slaf always been one I wanted. But Demidov change everything. Even if I think Slaf will be more complete, physical and defensive area. Demidov is such fun to watch!!

Not matter impact they have, even Arber Xhekaj owners jersey that's a great choice, I'm a huge fan of Arber!

 

[WeThreeKings]

His point totals are a farce right now.. he should have way more points and he's making so many plays with sub 14 minutes of ice time and sparing PP time.

 

[KevSkillz4]

His point totals are a farce right now.. he should have way more points and he's making so many plays with sub 14 minutes of ice time and sparing PP time.

I 100% agree. Even in this game today, he could easily get 3-4 points.

 

[Kennerback]

I followed Michkov’s games last season. He was very opportunistic but didn’t dominate the play like Demidov does. Michkov also looked like a kid playing with men. Demidov looks just as fast, big and strong as anyone else. Pointless to argue on the main board over this. But I much prefer what I see in the KHL from Demidov than what I saw from Michkov.

 

[Redux91]

His point totals are a farce right now.. he should have way more points and he's making so many plays with sub 14 minutes of ice time and sparing PP time.

Still better than 0's across the board and like 8 mins or something icetime really tho
Still better than VHL and MHL
Just have to wait that 1 year, we waited *2* years for each Hutson and Caufield
We'll take it how we can get it lol

I mean Sennecke, Levshunov, Lindstrom are hurt, Iginla banged up
I'm glad he's playing at all lol

 

[Tyson]

Still better than 0's across the board and like 8 mins or something icetime really tho
Still better than VHL and MHL
Just have to wait that 1 year, we waited *2* years for each Hutson and Caufield
We'll take it how we can get it lol

I mean Sennecke, Levshunov, Lindstrom are hurt, Iginla banged up
I'm glad he's playing at all lol

He has been really good. He isn't just getting minutes, he is making a difference.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

he kinda looks like Kovalev. nose/chin/eyes. auspicious!!

He also sorta looks like a young Gordie Howe who had an impossible lovechild with Kovalev.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I followed Michkov’s games last season. He was very opportunistic but didn’t dominate the play like Demidov does. Michkov also looked like a kid playing with men. Demidov looks just as fast, big and strong as anyone else. Pointless to argue on the main board over this. But I much prefer what I see in the KHL from Demidov than what I saw from Michkov.

100%

I always prefer Demidov than Michkov, even as a Habs fan... People will say that I'm biased, but it's easy to see that Demidov is bigger, more fun to watch, better IQ and defensive also. Michkov and Demidov complete each other perfectly, so that would be so fun to have both, but I prefer to have Demidov.

 

[Maitz]

I followed Michkov’s games last season. He was very opportunistic but didn’t dominate the play like Demidov does. Michkov also looked like a kid playing with men. Demidov looks just as fast, big and strong as anyone else. Pointless to argue on the main board over this. But I much prefer what I see in the KHL from Demidov than what I saw from Michkov.

From what I saw from Michkov, he has incredible hands, positioning, vision and can put the puck in near the net like JVR, but he isn't a play driver, he often do too much fancy unnecessary moves with the puck. To me he is isn't a line driver BUT he will be a top finisher and the most dangerous threat on PP. Demidov on the other hand is less dangerous around the net, less finishing skills but has more mobility, shifty, passing and playmaking.

 

[Kennerback]

From what I saw from Michkov, he has incredible hands, positioning, vision and can put the puck in near the net like JVR, but he isn't a play driver, he often do too much fancy unnecessary moves with the puck. To me he is isn't a line driver BUT he will be a top finisher and the most dangerous threat on PP. Demidov on the other hand is less dangerous around the net, less finishing skills but has more mobility, shifty, passing and playmaking.

Demidov’s real area of focus this season should be shot release and variety. Michkov is ahead. Demidov IMO is ahead in everything else. Michkov will need to score tons of goals in the NHL, and I mean tons to compensate for all of Demidov’s other elite attributes,

 

[The Last Red]

From what I saw from Michkov, he has incredible hands, positioning, vision and can put the puck in near the net like JVR, but he isn't a play driver, he often do too much fancy unnecessary moves with the puck. To me he is isn't a line driver BUT he will be a top finisher and the most dangerous threat on PP. Demidov on the other hand is less dangerous around the net, less finishing skills but has more mobility, shifty, passing and playmaking.

I like Suzuki but he’s not a play driver at even strength. If Laine works out and stays long term, Demidov will be a better fit than MM would have been (HuGo was never taking both).

 

[Maitz]

I like Suzuki but he’s not a play driver at even strength. If Laine works out and stays long term, Demidov will be a better fit than MM would have been (HuGo was never taking both).

But at the same time a line with Dach/Suzuki-Michkov and Demidov would be one of the best in the NHL

Demidov’s real area of focus this season should be shot release and variety. Michkov is ahead. Demidov IMO is ahead in everything else. Michkov will need to score tons of goals in the NHL, and I mean tons to compensate for all of Demidov’s other elite attributes,

I don't want to use the term "unidimensional" because I think he brings more to the table than just goals but Michkov outside of offense I think he will often cost his team goals. Demidov care about defense which makes him a candidate to be a really complete player

 

[26Mats]

I like Suzuki but he’s not a play driver at even strength. If Laine works out and stays long term, Demidov will be a better fit than MM would have been (HuGo was never taking both).

I still would like to have a good pool of offensive players to hope pan out than putting all my eggs in one basket. I would have liked Michkov in that pool. I like his fire and determination in the offensive zone. But I also like Reinbacher...