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

[Yasuo]

Having a first pp wave of Slaf Suzuki Demidov Caufield and Hutson will be unreal. Most talented team we will have in decades.

 

[The Last Red]

Having a first pp wave of Slaf Suzuki Demidov Caufield and Hutson will be unreal. Most talented team we will have in decades.

Will still need Fowler to take care of the crease.

 

[salbutera]

Will still need Fowler to take care of the crease.

Who very likely will be a Hab by March / April 2025

 

[The Last Red]

Who very likely will be a Hab by March / April 2025

At least in the organization. He’ll need at least a year in Laval, one would think.

 

[morhilane]

Just saw a couple highlights from today but holy f***ing hell. I haven’t seen Levshunov but this guy must’ve tanked his interviews. I don’t think the other 3 teams could’ve craved positional need THAT much.

I don't think any scouts expected Demidov to go from what he showed in the MHL to being near PPG in the KHL without PP time and low TOI and adjusting super fast to the pro-game.

Also, he seems to have really wanted to be a Habs.

 

[Tyson]

Who very likely will be a Hab by March / April 2025

That quick?

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

I don't think any scouts expected Demidov to go from what he showed in the MHL to being near PPG in the KHL without PP time and low TOI and adjusting super fast to the pro-game.

Also, he seems to have really wanted to be a Habs.

He’s exceeding expectations but it’s not that big a shock really. The goods were there. f***ing Sennecke surely didn’t show this kind of upside lol

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Who very likely will be a Hab by March / April 2025

No chance, if this happens they ruin his career

 

[salbutera]

That quick?

No chance, if this happens they ruin his career

I’d be shocked if Fowler doesn’t sign his pro contract by end of this season, he’s having another good year at BC

With the rep he’s now established, he’ll get a game in nets to burn the 1st year off that ELC

 

[morhilane]

He’s exceeding expectations but it’s not that big a shock really. The goods were there. f***ing Sennecke surely didn’t show this kind of upside lol

I think it's mostly just lack of live viewing in Russia and NHL scouts don't like picking high players they can't live watch.

For example, during the mini-combine in Florida, Timmins was interviewed and he said he was surprised Demidov was much bigger than advertised, so CJB had no scouts in Russia it seems. Probably the same for Anahiem.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

If I had to trade one away TODAY it would be CC without a doubt and zero hesitation. And I love CC. I went hog wild bullish on here with him during our Cup run. Probably too much lol but we’ll see. I don’t think he’s done improving his game. Really interesting to see where he caps out.

STILL he’d be gone tomorrow lol. Do yourself a favour and go watch some more Demidov highlights. He’s f***ed lol. Potential Art Ross guy.

I’m way too confident in Slaf. The size is too important and you just can’t put a cap on his upside.

Definitely not belittling your opinion just wanted to weigh in.

End of the day I think people are underestimating Slaf and CC’s upside. Demidov is getting the right amount of hype because everyone who’s seen him enough can see immediately he has top 5-10 scorer potential.

It’s amazing to have all 3 plus several others who can put up high end offense.

No that’s cool. All of them are highly talented and that includes Suzuki.

But I put a premium on goalscoring. At the end of the day that’s what wins games. When you determine winners and losers it depends on who scored the most GOALS.

And again, we’ll have to see. I believe in CC but he still has to prove it. 48 in 82 is amazing but unfortunately split between two years. Hopefully this is the year.

 

[The Last Red]

I’d be shocked if Fowler doesn’t sign his pro contract by end of this season, he’s having another good year at BC

With the rep he’s now established, he’ll get a game in nets to burn the 1st year off that ELC

That’s fine but he’ll still need a full year in the AHL.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Having a first pp wave of Slaf Suzuki Demidov Caufield and Hutson will be unreal. Most talented team we will have in decades.

A 2nd unit of Laine - Dach - Roy - Kapanen - Mailloux/Matheson would be great as well

 

[Kennerback]

He’s exceeding expectations but it’s not that big a shock really. The goods were there. f***ing Sennecke surely didn’t show this kind of upside lol

I don’t think Columbus and Anaheim were necessarily going BPA. They’re not markets where they’ll be pilloried because they make a mistake. A North American can easily connect to fans… I think ironically Chicago are in the toughest spot. They’re a relatively big market in comparison. Many fans follow the draft and wanted Demidov. That one might sting.

Sennecke is plain vanilla in comparison to Demidov and Lindstrom has his health challenges. Montreal fans would have blown a gasket by now. It would be Dante’s inferno.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Ring size is no problem, a few KHL rinks are NHL size , like SKA is one.

Lol a few, it's rather most of them now.

 

[HuGort]

7-game point streak. He has 11 pts (2G, 9A) in those 7 games. Now on pace for 59 pts (19G, 40A) in 68 GP.

He moved his way up to being 2nd in scoring on the team, behind only Gritsyuk, who is also young at 23, but playing in his 4th KHL season.

If Rotenberg wasn't being dumb and playing Demidov under 4-5 minutes or benching him for a handful of games, he'd most likely be top scorer.

You see him playing on Slaf line next season?

 

[River Meadow]

He’s exceeding expectations but it’s not that big a shock really. The goods were there. f***ing Sennecke surely didn’t show this kind of upside lol

Sennecke looks like he's doing fantastic so far this season.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Sennecke looks like he's doing fantastic so far this season.

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Yes he's a great prospect, but unlikely to be what Demidov is. Ducks were targeting a right shot and have a desire to have a big top 6 as well.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Sennecke looks like he's doing fantastic so far this season.

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Yeah Sennecke is gonna be a ton of fun to watch. I think he'll be like prime Bobby Ryan which is obviously very valuable, but Demidov will be better by quite a bit IMO

 

[CrazyBob]

5 games in a row with 10+ min of game play. Looks like the coach finally saw the light.

 

[Tyson]

My fear is that he becomes convinced that a season or 2 more in the KHL would be beneficial...man that would suck.

 

[Kennerback]

My fear is that he becomes convinced that a season or 2 more in the KHL would be beneficial...man that would suck.

A decision like that would be preceded by him falling on his head.

 

[Tyson]

A decision like that would be preceded by him falling on his head.

It's not unprecedented for these young players to be pressured to stay in the KHL.

 

[Gustave]

A decision like that would be preceded by him falling on his head.

Seconded.

It's not unprecedented for these young players to be pressured to stay in the KHL.

Don’t start stressing me out man

 

[HabsCode]

It's not unprecedented for these young players to be pressured to stay in the KHL.

Demidov doesn't look to be that type. Look like smart kid with head on his shoulder, and his agent and his entourage definitely knows he will make more money the sooner he comes to NA.