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

[le_sean]

Guess what? They do have that right . . . and then they have to deal with the consequences, if any.

Fair enough. I guess I worded it wrong. It should be held against him. He’s not above any team at the age of 18. He wasn’t even the best prospect in his draft class.

 

[NORiculous]

If you’re an NHL veteran, you have the right to negotiate a NTC. You’ve earned it.

If you’re a draft eligible prospect, you shouldn’t have the right to refuse an interview with a specific team. Liberia was always seen as a dickhead for refusing to go to Quebec. Michkov is the same for not even meeting with the Coyotes.

Jagr, Lindros, etc… it’s been done before.

 

[The Last Red]

Fair enough. I guess I worded it wrong. It should be held against him. He’s not above any team at the age of 18. He wasn’t even the best prospect in his draft class.

I agree with your basic point but Arizona still could have drafted Michkov. Like I said, Anaheim didn’t interview Sennecke.

 

[le_sean]

Jagr, Lindros, etc… it’s been done before.

Yeah, he’s not them

I agree with your basic point but Arizona still could have drafted Michkov. Like I said, Anaheim didn’t interview Sennecke.

Not being interviewed and refusing to go when asked are two different things.

 

[The Last Red]

Yeah, he’s not them


Not being interviewed and refusing to go when asked are two different things.

They are but ‘Zona could have said “Screw you, we’re drafting you.”

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1809635245559370238

https://x.com/i/web/status/1809643248375263516

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I hope he gets 91. I loved seeing highlights of Fedorov and getting him in any NHL games.

 

[salbutera]

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Can I steal that pic?

 

[KevSkillz4]

Can I steal that pic?

Yes, I steal that one without saying anything.

 

[Kennerback]

Brunet said « his Russian source » or something of the like. Up to now, that story only has one official source and a bunch of people repeating the « news ».

We also have teammates that spoke highly of Michkov. So unless more real sources come out, I don’t see this as a real red flag but more like bullshit to help him slid down the draft.

Phillly did a great pick @7. I would have done the exact same thing. But I’m not deluding myself in thinking he’s a likeable guy. He’s not. IMO it’s the captain, the coach and the GM’s job to have him toe the line.

 

[Walrus26]

I hope he gets 91. I loved seeing highlights of Fedorov and getting him in any NHL games.

Fedorov was an unstoppable force on my Sega Megadrive.

 

[Kennerback]

Del

 

[DethOfDragnz]

Just want to congratulate Habs fans on getting Ivan Demidov. He looks like he's going to be a big star in the NHL. Can't wait for the Habs to be back in the playoffs on a consistent basis. Hope it's soon.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Just want to congratulate Habs fans on getting Ivan Demidov. He looks like he's going to be a big star in the NHL. Can't wait for the Habs to be back in the playoffs on a consistent basis. Hope it's soon.

Thank you very much!!

Slafkovsky - Suzuki - Demidov

Will be so much fun to watch for many years to come!!

 

[417]

I don't know shit about prospects before the’re drafted, this kid better be as good as y'all say he is lol

 

[NORiculous]

Yeah, he’s not them

They weren’t them either when they got drafted. And no one knows what kind of a career he will have.

OV was animal when he broke into the league. He calmed down like most of them.

 

[Zilo44]

I don't know shit about prospects before the’re drafted, this kid better be as good as y'all say he is lol

When your middle name is Motherbleeping, it comes with big expectations

 

[NORiculous]

Phillly did a great pick @7. I would have done the exact same thing. But I’m not deluding myself in thinking he’s a likeable guy. He’s not. IMO it’s the captain, the coach and the GM’s job to have him toe the line.

A lot of guys are ass at 18 but they grow up, specially when a few vets put them back into their place. That’s one of the reasons why teams need leadership.

 

[Habsfan18]

Anyone know when Habs TV will release some draft footage? They typically seem to upload a somewhat lengthy post-draft video with behind the scenes footage, interviews with prospects, scouts roundtable discussions etc..and this year’s should be awesome with Demidov and Hage. But nothing yet. I thought that is usually posted a few days after the draft but maybe I’m remembering wrong and it’s normally later in the summer.

 

[salbutera]

Fwiw Mathias Brunet is on record naming Michkov attitude issues and he also named his sources who is a former Q players who played with Michkov in the KHL... valentin Zykov iirc?? But not sure i cant remember the name.

Btw, Brunet pretty much corroborated what his said in these shitty ass articles. Adding things like kicking his teammates when they are on his way instead of asking them de se tassez politely.

Honestly, from Nikolishin, Brunet. One can't ignore Michkov obvious red flag. His disrespect for defensive and hockey basic system is also an extension of what we hear from him. Insane talent but not a likeable personality.

Courtesy of The Athletic:

When Kent Hughes mentioned Friday night that the Canadiens had Demidov on their radar last year when they took David Reinbacher at No. 5 instead of a forward, that was only part of the story. Bobrov’s father, Sergei, has been a scout for SKA Saint Petersburg for 15 years. He had insight on Matvei Michkov most other teams did not have, and he also had insight on Demidov.

He’s been on the Canadiens’ radar for far longer than one year.

“We’ve known Ivan for a number of years now because of my dad’s position and knowing young players in that organization is a big part of his job,” Bobrov said. “So we knew the kid, the family really well. I was fortunate enough to get there a couple of times and spend time with him and his family. We felt that we might have a chance at him, but not a significant one. It worked out, and clearly he was very happy to end up in Montreal. His family was looking forward to that.

“Part of the reason he wanted to be in Montreal was because he loves pressure. He embraces pressure and thrives on it. Sometimes we ask kids whether or not they will be OK playing in this city. He was begging for it. So that’s a good sign.”

That last part is the kicker. Demidov embracing pressure is a big part of what the Canadiens look for.

“His ceiling is as high as some of the best players in the league,” Bobrov said. “And he expects nothing less than that from himself, which is the most important part.”

 

[Colezuki]

Anyone know when Habs TV will release some draft footage? They typically seem to upload a somewhat lengthy post-draft video with behind the scenes footage, interviews with prospects, scouts roundtable discussions etc..and this year’s should be awesome with Demidov and Hage. But nothing yet. I thought that is usually posted a few days after the draft but maybe I’m remembering wrong and it’s normally later in the summer.

Typically it drops about the third week of august as a primer ahead of rookie camp

 

[The Don Hughes]

Anyone know when Habs TV will release some draft footage? They typically seem to upload a somewhat lengthy post-draft video with behind the scenes footage, interviews with prospects, scouts roundtable discussions etc..and this year’s should be awesome with Demidov and Hage. But nothing yet. I thought that is usually posted a few days after the draft but maybe I’m remembering wrong and it’s normally later in the summer.

Oh man, I can't wait for this!!!

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

It’s a bunch of BS, just like the “interview is critical” nonsense, unless they’re truly scary. These are 17 and 18 year old kids. The Ducks didn’t even interview Sennecke ever.

They met with him at the combine but did not talk to him in the days leading up to the draft.

Gorton recently said very clearly in Montreal's case that an interview can absolutely move a kid up or down their list so I would lay off of the nonsensical comment as it is not applicable to this topic.

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

Demidov is not getting number 11. The Habs will retire it when Gallagher is gone.

 

[Tyson]

Demidov is not getting number 11. The Habs will retire it when Gallagher is gone.

Yeah right