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

[Doublechin]

The moment it was determined he was staying in SKA was the moment it was clear that his path to top 6 minutes would be a challenge yet he's seen his fair share of it

There's a lot of old school mentality in Russia and that's how it goes, I still think, it's gone well enough considering all challenges and don't see this year as a waste from a development POV

Did it make him mentally stronger too? Perhaps and if so that is a win to some extent

 

[Jabba11]

I don't know about you guys, but I just can't wait for Demidov to leave SKA. Tired of all this Rottenberg and SKA shenanigans.

 

[tooji]

Question is will he finish the season with MTL after KHL is up?

 

[waitin425]

Thanks for sharing. I'd love to visit there someday. Hopefully this war is over soon.

 

[HabbyGuy]

Question is will he finish the season with MTL after KHL is up?

You shouldn't expect Demidov until training camp next season.

 

[Habs]

Thanks for sharing. I'd love to visit there someday. Hopefully this war is over soon.

It will be over in 2025, no question

 

[Tyson]

It will be over in 2025, no question

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Question is will he finish the season with MTL after KHL is up?

From what I read somewhere his contract with SKA expires 31 May.

 

[Kennerback]

Question is will he finish the season with MTL after KHL is up?

Rotenberg might put his ego aside and use Demidov to go further in the playoffs. This would probably also delay his flight to Montreal.

 

[The Last Red]

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From what I read somewhere his contract with SKA expires 31 May.

They can release him from it before then if they want to. But then Demidov will burn off a year of his ELC, which he’d probably love to do.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Question is will he finish the season with MTL after KHL is up?

If the Habs are out of the playoffs, but the Rocket are in them, maybe they will send him to play in Laval for the playoffs, would love that, we could see him play.

 

[1909]

BS, Demidov was back on the 4th line the next game after they left.

and after that game ????…….

 

[montreal]

Question is will he finish the season with MTL after KHL is up?

No one will know what's going to happen since it's Russia, all we know is that he's at the half way point in the season, he's got 29 games left in the regular season, his last game is March 22nd vs Konyushkov, who's team is currently sitting in the last playoff spot but SKA has a 9 pt lead on them.

SKA right now is in a tight race but I would guess the current top 7 all get in so SKA is still very likely to make the playoffs. How far will they go in the playoffs, we will just have to wait and see. They can release him when the season ends or they can make him wait till May 31st.

 

[dcyhabs]

Rotenberg isn't dim-witted. He's actually quite intelligent and an excellent bullshitter. But his arrogance often gets the best of him. Common sense goes out the window when this occurs and he becomes an idiot.

For reference... Imagine if arrogant Elon Musk was put in charge of the daily operation of a hockey team, GM/coaching duties, talking to media. It would likely resemble SKA under Rotenberg.

Musk is dim-witted, though. He has lots of money and good advisors.

 

[Hanji]

Thanks for sharing. I'd love to visit there someday. Hopefully this war is over soon.

Highly recommend. Was in St. Petersberg about 10 years ago. Absolutely gorgeous place.
That rink looks insane too.

 

[Walksss]

Musk is dim-witted, though. He has lots of money and good advisors.

Yeah if only he could be as smart as a typical HFHabs poster then he'd have really made it.

 

[morhilane]

and after that game ????…….

What about it? The supposition was that the Habs gave money to see Demidov higher in the line-up but he was on the 4th line in the game right after they left Russia.

And Demidov usage was normal Rotten stuff against Stochi: play him against a bottom feeder, sit him when things go bad and then play him again once they are losing and they need offense.

 

[dcyhabs]

Yeah if only he could be as smart as a typical HFHabs poster then he'd have really made it.

Average human being would be something for him to strive for.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

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The benchings make sense now

 

[rahad]

They can release him from it before then if they want to. But then Demidov will burn off a year of his ELC, which he’d probably love to do.

Best scenario will be to have him for next season. Burning his ELC for 2-3 games is not worth.

 

[JIMVINNY]

Best scenario will be to have him for next season. Burning his ELC for 2-3 games is not worth.

Not worth it to us, if you're thinking of the cap, sure. But still has to happen. If a player CAN burn a year by getting into a game or two once his season is done (like Hutson), the team had better oblige. I can't imagine a management team wants to start off the pro relationship (with a guy they hope will be a top line winger for the next dozen years) by preventing him from doing something they JUST allowed Hutson to do. That would be terrible optics. If SKA releases Demidov before the NHL season is complete, every effort will be made to help him burn a year off his ELC, regardless of the cap implications.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

Therrienberg is trying to make him a better person.

 

[Sunfyre]

Best scenario will be to have him for next season. Burning his ELC for 2-3 games is not worth.

If Demidov is what we think he is, burning a year of his ELC might be beneficial. You can then talk to him about long term extension after the 25/26 season and get him long term for a better deal before he break out. Unless he’s a point per game as a rookie you have a better chance of getting a bargain.

 

[Bigtrout]

I can't wait for Demidov to play for this team, won't be anytime soon but he'll be sooo fun to watch. I have a big soft spot ultra talented russian forwards, if he can bring some of that Kovalev's magic to the Bell Centre I'll be crying like a baby!

 

[dcyhabs]

Not worth it to us, if you're thinking of the cap, sure. But still has to happen. If a player CAN burn a year by getting into a game or two once his season is done (like Hutson), the team had better oblige. I can't imagine a management team wants to start off the pro relationship (with a guy they hope will be a top line winger for the next dozen years) by preventing him from doing something they JUST allowed Hutson to do. That would be terrible optics. If SKA releases Demidov before the NHL season is complete, every effort will be made to help him burn a year off his ELC, regardless of the cap implications.

I completely agree. On the minimal chance that the habs are in a playoff race there could be a hockey benefit, but, more likely, it will burn a year and drop them a spot or two in the draft. The habs should still absolutely do it, whatever the situation, because they really don't want to weaken their relationship with a player who could be their first offensive star in a very long time.