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

[The Last Red]

It was known Reinbacher wouldn't be available past 6. He was Arizona's pick, hence the strategy for Philly was to get Reinbacher at 5, knowing Michkov would be there at 7 (Michkov did not meet with the Coyotes).It would have been quite the haul.​

It's nice theory. Can't be proven that Philly wanted him unless they acknowledge it, which they never will.

PHI knew that Arizona gonna take Reinbacher at 6 that's why they wanted the 5 for Reinbacher.

See above.

 

[SwiftyHab]

Anything but talk about Demidov in this cesspool of a thread.

We know Demidov likes Starburst. And like the candy, we think he's a star ready to burst!

 

[LaP]

We know Demidov likes Starburst. And like the candy, we think he's a star ready to burst!

You misspelled bust. There's no r.

 

[Vachon23]

Great news that he’s gonna have a role with SKA. That’s the best case scenario for his development

I mean, if the random YouTube vids of him and his girlfriend are any indication, he seems like a fairly wholesome kid.

I doubt he's going to be on the prowl/out on the town too much.

You never know with young kids.. many thing can influence those kids when they turn pro. That’s why it’s important to surround those kids with good people

Galchenyuk was seen as a great kid to when he was drafted

 

[WeThreeKings]

Great news that he’s gonna have a role with SKA. That’s the best case scenario for his development

Gonna say it here now even though it won't matter. Comparing Demidov D+1 stats to Michkovs will not be a direct comparison. Demidov will not get the same amount of ice time or pp1 opportunities, as he will be on a better and deeper team. The one caveat is Demidov should have better linemates.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Great news that he’s gonna have a role with SKA. That’s the best case scenario for his development

I'm really happy with this news.

We can all expect a very good production from him, I'm hoping 35 pts++ in 45 KHL games... that would be perfect to me.

Can't wait to see his highlights in league like KHL.

 

[Vachon23]

Gonna say it here now even though it won't matter. Comparing Demidov D+1 stats to Michkovs will not be a direct comparison. Demidov will not get the same amount of ice time or pp1 opportunities, as he will be on a better and deeper team. The one caveat is Demidov should have better linemates.

He’s gonna play in a better environment with better installation and he will play more meaningful games. It’s more important for me that the points he will produce

 

[Saundies]

Great news that he’s gonna have a role with SKA. That’s the best case scenario for his development


You never know with young kids.. many thing can influence those kids when they turn pro. That’s why it’s important to surround those kids with good people

Galchenyuk was seen as a great kid to when he was drafted

Yeah, and we didn't exactly surround him with the Kostitsyn brothers either. He went his own way and kept his own circle, regardless.

People are gonna people.

 

[tazsub3]

Sure makes one question how SKA viewed the player…

looks like a spade, smells like a spade well it is a spade.....

While a few hear want to tear me apart since I dared say michkov a bad teammate, all data (articles , comments , team actions) makes inclined to believe he is .

 

[SOLR]

Anything but talk about Demidov in this cesspool of a thread.

I heard he will bust because he eats too many starburst.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1815901565846212628

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Great news that he’s gonna have a role with SKA. That’s the best case scenario for his development


You never know with young kids.. many thing can influence those kids when they turn pro. That’s why it’s important to surround those kids with good people

Galchenyuk was seen as a great kid to when he was drafted

Galchenyuk - and for that matter all our prospects in the MB era - got negative support from the organization. High failure rate and a GM who wanted thee nickle for a dime type players.

Totally different environment now. MSL has shown the ability to get the most out of young players with talent. I see no reason why he can't do it with Demidov.

 

[Kennerback]

Oh la la …. Beware of the hf enforcers that will come after you like they did to me cause I dared speak negatively of the great michkov lol

He can be a good pick for Philly while acknowledging there are character red flags. It’s not disingenuous like saying Demidov=Filatov.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Michkov is shorter than Danny Briere lmfao crazy

 

[Apfel Struble]

Anything but talk about Demidov in this cesspool of a thread.

We had to uphold this beautiful tradition after the Slafkovsky and Reinbacher threads

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

I guess you are basing on assumption? we don't know for sure which line and how many minutes Demi will be playing.

Let's wait and see before passing judgment.

An alien concept to most on HFHabs.

 

[overlords]

Seems rotenberg confirmed Demidov will play in the KHL this season in an interview

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

We had to uphold this beautiful tradition after the Slafkovsky and Reinbacher threads

I've deleted a couple of off topic posts. Again, it's the summer... slow season and sometimes things will go off track for a bit. But there's news on Demidov that people want to discuss. Let's leave the other stuff out.

Thanks!

 

[Goldthorpe]

Seems rotenberg confirmed Demidov will play in the KHL this season in an interview

Best scenario all around IMHO.

Interesting that Lecavalier was involved. He's nowhere and everywhere.

 

[Zilo44]

Best scenario all around IMHO.

Interesting that Lecavalier was involved. He's nowhere and everywhere.

IMO once his kids will be older, Habs will groom
Him as an assistant GM

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

One thing people will have to understand and come to terms with I think :
Michkov *will* most likely be the better all around goal scorer, and that's all fine
But Demidov will be the better player if that makes any sense lol
And Completely transforms our top6 for the next 15 years. The perfect fit to what we already have.
If Michkov ceiling is like 46 goals but Demidov tops at like 37 goals I won't freak out you know?

It remains to be seen how Michkovs frame can handle the NHL as well, but regardless, I deep down didn't want his attitude on our team anyway,
Demidov already seems like a way nicer and more open individual, the kind of kid you want your daughter to date
Where as with Michkov I'd be like 'ok honey that's enough..we're going inside now'

Yeah I've basically argued the same. Michkovs individual talent is probably higher specifically with goal scoring which definitely goes to michkov (not that demidov is bad, far from it). With that said michkov has a few things holding him back compared to demidov. He doesn't have a team friendly and NHL style game. He's very cerebral in how he plays and plays like a one man Army. Demidov does try to deke a bit too much sometimes because that's his ultimate strength. Having the best hands I've seen in a while. But he plays off his line mates very well whether on or off puck. He also gives effort defensively while michkov doesn't. And again when he doesn't have the puck, he's very smart with his positioning. If michkov can translate his whole game to the NHL, which I don't think he will (still think he'll be a star), he'll be better but demidovs game is made for pro and specifically the NHL. It's fast paced/high octane and very efficient. In a team setting and a playoff setting, id feel much more comfortable with Demidov but michkov may turn out to be the better player on the stat sheet.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Great news that he’s gonna have a role with SKA. That’s the best case scenario for his development


You never know with young kids.. many thing can influence those kids when they turn pro. That’s why it’s important to surround those kids with good people

Galchenyuk was seen as a great kid to when he was drafted

Then he met Brandon prust lol

 

[Redux91]

Seems rotenberg confirmed Demidov will play in the KHL this season in an interview

If this is all on the up and up
Then this is obviously spectacular news
A year playing vs men on a good team is as good a development we can hope for for the 1 year we need to wait

I always felt it should be 1 year in Russia and NHL at 19 and I bet he hits the ground running

And it will be du 'jamais vue' for us habs fans since our flash in the pan rookie streak hot start was f***ing D'agostini's couple goals that time or something

So we're not gonna be used to seeing a teenager possibly flirt PPG,
These types of things just don't usually happen to us
And I'm strapped in baby

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

Call me crazy guys, but future 1st line Slaf - Suzuki - Demidov can produce very very huge points together.

90-100 pts per season for Slaf and Demidov.

Suzuki with both guys? I see easily 85 pts per season!

Suzuki hit 77 points with 50 and 65 point wingers. If Slaf And Demigod hit 90-100 each, Slick Nick will have over 100

 

[Kojo]

Any chance they're going to play him at center?

 

[KevSkillz4]

Suzuki hit 77 points with 50 and 65 point wingers. If Slaf And Demigod hit 90-100 each, Slick Nick will have over 100

That's high expectations to have 3 players who can hit 100 pts, but I don't see why they can't put that together. They all have high offensive skillset. They all have high IQ, passing ability and they can score. (I can easily see 30-35 goals per season for each).

Suzuki with two wingers like Slaf and Demidov? Sky is the limit!!