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

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

This needs to be sent via Telegram or something. An instant CLASSIC!

I'd rather it remains into these confines. Don't feel like getting erased by the FSB.

 

[1909]

With some people sure that would be an issue, but with Demidov I just don't see it. Plenty of players have survived similar unfair treatment, and Demidov seems like the type that it just adds to the chip on his shoulder and fuels that I'm going to prove you wrong motivation. And let's face it, it's one year, it takes longer then that to really destroy a person's love for the game, especially given the environment he'll be moving too next year when he comes to the Habs is going to be night and day. Say what you want about MSL but he's a guy who helps ignite a player's passion.

I'm the first to remind people that players are humans first and foremost and being in a crappy environment can have a big impact on them. But one year when you know that you are leaving isn't the same as a crappy environment where you don't really see a future or a path forward.

Not even one year. In 6 months he will be free.

 

[Zine]

So could the media in Russia be inadvertently hurting Demidov by criticizing Roman Rotenborg?

Perhaps, at least in the short term maybe. But long-term it changes nothing.

He wont play 6 minutes/game the entire year. If that’s Rotenberg’s game plan, Demidov will be traded or sent to the VHL or something.

 

[yianik]

Who is the Rotenberg guy ?

I mean he sounds like a 12 year old being put in charge of NATO. He sounds completely incompetent but he has been in powerful positions. Does his family own SKA ? He is a billionaire ?

 

[ChikN]

Say he plays 30 something games, bunch of time in the gym, training with pros day in day out. Less chances to get injured. Don't think it's catastrophic. NCAA type of season.

Wish he'd play more obviously, but don't think it's that bad of a situation.

 

[habdynasty]

Who is the Rotenberg guy ?

I mean he sounds like a 12 year old being put in charge of NATO. He sounds completely incompetent but he has been in powerful positions. Does his family own SKA ? He is a billionaire ?

He is the dictators buddy.

 

[Captain Mountain]

Who is the Rotenberg guy ?

I mean he sounds like a 12 year old being put in charge of NATO. He sounds completely incompetent but he has been in powerful positions. Does his family own SKA ? He is a billionaire ?

His family are Russian oligarchs. (Pipeline) construction and banking money. Both his uncle and father are billionaires and Roman Rotenberg has significant individual wealth.

 

[junyab]

I'm more worried about Demidov losing his love for the game by the time he comes here.

Rotenberg: 'If I can't develop him, no one will!' *laughs maniacally*

Lose his love of the game, you serious?

 

[McGuires Corndog]

his usage is bad, it’s borderline brain dead coaching.

That said, you all need to calm down. If he can’t handle this adversity he won’t be able to handle Montreal.

So let it unfold and we’ll see what he’s made of next season.

 

[schwang26]

I'm more worried about Demidov losing his love for the game by the time he comes here.

Rotenberg: 'If I can't develop him, no one will!' *laughs maniacally*

I can’t see that at all. He knows he’s coming over in less than a year and he knows how high the anticipation is. Not to mention the probable big contract. I’m sure all of that will keep him going. If he lost his love of the game that easily, then he wasn’t the right pick at all.

 

[Trenbohabs]

heres another way to see things, im frustrated like you guys also but here it is. He will be extra hungry to play next year after being underused all year with a bunch of scrubs on his line with no PP time.

I think Hage and Demidov will do alot of damage in a year or 2! Maybe dach will be a winger on the 2nd or be our 3rd C?

 

[Zine]

I'm more worried about Demidov losing his love for the game by the time he comes here.

Rotenberg: 'If I can't develop him, no one will!' *laughs maniacally*

Considering Demidov said he’s willing to ride buses to god knows where AHL, playing for Rotenberg won’t hurt his love for hockey.

It’s evident Demidov sees the big picture. There’s something to learn from every inopportune situation.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

I'm more worried about Demidov losing his love for the game by the time he comes here.

Rotenberg: 'If I can't develop him, no one will!' *laughs maniacally*

No chance

 

[KevSkillz4]

I'm more worried about Demidov losing his love for the game by the time he comes here.

Rotenberg: 'If I can't develop him, no one will!' *laughs maniacally*

Not at all.

Romanov don't really play in KHL and he never lose passion for hockey.

Demidov is always ready to play when he is on ice and he is always better than his previous shift.

 

[Trenbohabs]

Not at all.

Romanov don't really play in KHL and he never lose passion for hockey.

Demidov is always ready to play when he is on ice and he is always better than his previous shift.

My bold prediction is that Demidov will be a 40-50 goals scorer in the NHL. His shot release is insane at only 18 years old. Our PP will be as deadly as Tampa with him IMO, with Hage possibly also with a great shot

 

[Redux91]

It's funny

All the hype and hysteria Hutson has created these passed couple months
People freaking out at the skill and IQ And how much he helps and will help the team..

And next year, it's all gonna happen again with Ivan, except it's easily gonna be x2 or x3 what we're seeing now with Lane

That's how incredible Demidov is and how important to the forward core this guy *already* is

Rookie camp/ rookie tourney
Main Camp / preseason games
Is going to be even *more* wild than this year lol

God I can't wait
Just hang in there kiddo, the rescue boat is slowly comin lol

 

[KevSkillz4]

My bold prediction is that Demidov will be a 40-50 goals scorer in the NHL. His shot release is insane at only 18 years old. Our PP will be as deadly as Tampa with him IMO, with Hage possibly also with a great shot

Yes, Demidov and Hage looks very special out there. They will transform the forward group. Even if Dach and Laine don't stay healthy, management have great hope for Demidov and Hage. Hage have literally top 6 C potential and can be a very good one. The future is very bright with both in the system.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

I'm not worried about Demidov whatsoever like not even an ounce of worry . Rotenberg is creating a monster , I feel bad for our prospects at next years training camp

Like I said before , if there's one guy who you want with a massive chip on his shoulder its this young man....mamba mentality

 

[overlords]

I'm not worried about Demidov whatsoever like not even an ounce of worry . Rotenberg is creating a monster , I feel bad for our prospects at next years training camp


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Like I said before , if there's one guy who you want with a massive chip on his shoulder its this young man....mamba mentality

yeah I'm not incredibly worried about Demidov learning how to squeeze every bit of value out of each second of TOI.

 

[WeThreeKings]

yeah I'm not incredibly worried about Demidov learning how to squeeze every bit of value out of each second of TOI.

I'm not worried but it is annoying. I am fine with consistent 3rd line. The 13th forward shit was just annoying and not warranted.

 

[montreal]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846310085062283317

 

[The Last Red]

Like I said here before, HuGo were well aware that they would not be able to control his development this year . . . but they still drafted him at 5OA. They obviously were willing to live with that, especially after their monumental screw-up last year at 5OA.

 

[Trabdy2]

If his team (SKA) doesn't make the playoffs, or gets eliminated early, is there any chance we see him in a Habs jersey at the tail end of the year? KHL season is over around March 20.

 

[Tyson]

If his team (SKA) doesn't make the playoffs, or gets eliminated early, is there any chance we see him in a Habs jersey at the tail end of the year? KHL season is over around March 20.

If his season is over I would assume he would be free to move on...

 

[yianik]

He is the dictators buddy.

All is explained.