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

[overlords]

He will be here for training camp.

the village elder has spoken

 

[OldCraig71]

the village elder has spoken

 

[Deebs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1810717154687303757

https://x.com/i/web/status/1810755059115806899

Great news.

Given that Demidov is the top Russian player that could make use of this new agreement, the Habs will set the price for the rest of the league. Unless of course there's a set figure for all players but that wouldn't be the Russian way

 

[Vachon23]

Me neither.

The problem is if he dont play KHL.

Might as well have him here instead of the VHL/MHL.

Also, i think his KHL team could use it as leverage knowing he wont play more than one year, so maybe they are looking for a deal to release him, like they did with Michkov.

I’m betting on SKA playing him

 

[OldCraig71]

I’m betting on SKA playing him

He's leaving next year though so why not cash in now? On second thought, they would have the contract issues to deal with. Oh well, it was a good dream while it lasted.

 

[Jaynki]

I’m betting on SKA playing him

Same !

 

[salbutera]

It was very odd of Hughes to have talked about Demigods contract situation the way he did … starting to make more sense…. I take it Molson is “negotiating” Demigod’s release from final contract year…

 

[Vachon23]

He's leaving next year though so why not cash in now? On second thought, they would have the contract issues to deal with. Oh well, it was a good dream while it lasted.

Like I said, I personally think the best option for him is to play with SKA. He will get pro experience and I don’t think the NHL is the best fit for him this year

 

[CaptnNemo]

Do it Molson!! You'l get your money back with ticket sales and white towels!

 

[Goldthorpe]

It was very odd of Hughes to have talked about Demigods contract situation the way he did … starting to make more sense…. I take it Molson is “negotiating” Demigod’s release from final contract year…

This new isn't official, and I would take it with a mega grain of salt.

But...

Remember at the Florida Russian Combine, when they interviewed him... he could answer all the questions but not the one about his contract situation, he had to discuss with his interpret, and Brobov was present and said Demidov asked if he had to answer the question. It just felt weird. I don't recall who reported this, maybe Basu?

 

[Hannibal]

I’ll say it again.

Its either KHL or NA for Demidov. No way the habs let him play in MHL again.

 

[BLONG7]

Like I said, I personally think the best option for him is to play with SKA. He will get pro experience and I don’t think the NHL is the best fit for him this year

Has Bobrov who knows him very well, ans spent time with him last yer, spoken about this yet??

 

[SwiftyHab]

This could be true and could explain why Hughes Habs been that active to get another 2nd liner

https://awinninghabit.com/posts/how-khl-s-new-arrangement-could-affect-ivan-demidov-01j2cspm0a76

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Going from the MHL to the NHL is a real big step, probably too big in just one jump. Playing half a season in Laval would make for an easier transition.

 

[Milhouse40]

Going from the MHL to the NHL is a real big step, probably too big in just one jump. Playing half a season in Laval would make for an easier transition.

Just bring him to camp and see how it goes, if it's an actual possibility then let's do it.

He might have a spot on the SKA but he could also end up playing 7 minutes a night too which is not a whole lot better. Remember the SKA didn't even have any use for Michkov.

 

[Gustave]

Demidov on Laval would be cray cray. That place would be selling out faster than the Habs, and I love it.

 

[CheldishGamibno]

Like I said, I personally think the best option for him is to play with SKA. He will get pro experience and I don’t think the NHL is the best fit for him this year

That's why he should play in the AHL, every games will be close to sold out, good money for Geoff Mol$on

 

[Vachon23]

That's why he should play in the AHL, every games will be close to sold out, good money for Geoff Mol$on

I prefer to see him in the KHL, better caliber.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

They would definitely make back whatever they had to pay to get him in a hurry.

 

[CheldishGamibno]

I prefer to see him in the KHL, better caliber.

in the KHL you're not sure he's going to play good minutes per game. Better to play 20 minutes in the AHL than 12 in the KHL I would think

 

[The Great Weal]

Personally, I don’t have any problem with him playing with SKA this season

As long as he plays there. Another year in the MHL or playing 5 minutes a night in the KHL is basically a wasted year of development unless he pulls a Suzuki and only focuses on other areas of his game.

 

[Vachon23]

in the KHL you're not sure he's going to play good minutes per game. Better to play 20 minutes in the AHL than 12 in the KHL I would think

If they keep him, I don’t think it will be to play him under 12 minutes but I could be wrong

I would love to see both Demidov and Reinbacher in Laval, probably 2 of our 3 most important players in the futur but I think it would be better for Demidov to stay in KHL

 

[Leto]

This new isn't official, and I would take it with a mega grain of salt.

But...

Remember at the Florida Russian Combine, when they interviewed him... he could answer all the questions but not the one about his contract situation, he had to discuss with his interpret, and Brobov was present and said Demidov asked if he had to answer the question. It just felt weird. I don't recall who reported this, maybe Basu?

Basu said it in his podcast with Godin (in one of the post-draft episodes). Scott Powers interviewed Demidov in Florida. After the interview, Powers asked a russian speaker to translate the conversation between Demidov and his interpreter.​

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Having him in Laval would allow him to start working with Nicholas and his staff right away, which would be another big plus IMO. We'd have full control on his development.

 

[Guy Larose]

Told my uncle this weekend that I thought Demidov would go the route of Mitchkov and be in the NHL this year. With this news I'm even more confident.