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

[HuGo Burner Acc]

He's going to be a nightmare to defend against with that shiftiness and handling ability.

Also, it's not like he flashes skills and stickhandles himself into a corner like Galchenyuk did a lot. Demidov uses his skills with more planning and intention. He seems to be constantly adapting and thinking ahead. He really does seem to turn nothing into something on a fairly regular basis.

And he's as much of a triple threat as Justin Timberlake. Teams will have a really hard time game planning for him cause he can dominate you anywhere. He's as good off puck as when he has possession. Very rare ability for elite players to be dominant at both

 

[Sam de Mtl]

Oddly enough, it gets the reputation as the best and most necessary developmental league in the world.

Go figure.

Well yes, because most players are not exceptional and they need to work their ass off to make it. It's the right way for most players, but not all.

 

[417]

Well yes, because most players are not exceptional and they need to work their ass off to make it. It's the right way for most players, but not all.

I’d say it’s one of many leagues that players can gain experience in before they jump to the NHL.

But “best” is debatable.

 

[KevSkillz4]

So he have 3g 2a in 3 games so far in pre-season against KHL teams?

 

[Redux91]

So he have 3g 2a in 3 games so far in pre-season against KHL teams?

Thought it was some kind of tournament?

 

[Rapala]

I agree. AHL is not what it used to be. Demidov himself said he's willing to play in the AHL if it's what's needed to ensure he has a long NHL career. Also, not required for him to start his NHL career on the top line. Top-6, yes. But top line? Only if he truly earns it. But at the same time, with Cole, Nick, Kirby, Slaf & Laine also on the Top-6, the configuration of the top two lines could change.

Demidov is at the same level or better than a number of kids who passed Go collected $$$$ and never took a ride on the Reading.
Even if he came over this year he'd play a handful of games in the AHL at most. He could start on a third line in Montreal tomorrow.
I'm not sure where that 4th line quip is even coming from we aren't starting him at center.
He also does not have the issues with spatial awareness Slafkovsky had as players have probably been trying to nail him for years now.

 

[Andrei79]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828095956707065917

Those moves were very Kovalev-like. Sometimes he glides when he makes them, but he'll adjust as he gains experience. He'll also get stronger, but he's the same height and a similar frame as Kovy when he came into the league with NYR.

One thing though is that Kovy would do these moves because for the sake of doing them. Sometimes it felt like it was an artist admiring his own work. Theres a lot more intentionality with Demidov. He does them to create space and plans 2 moves ahead. Really good IQ to go with the insane skill level.

 

[Rapala]

Don't translate it literally. It's a figure of speech to emphasis the AHL is unnecessary physical.

There is definitely a reason behind the physicality. WTF

 

[Zine]

Well yes, because most players are not exceptional and they need to work their ass off to make it. It's the right way for most players, but not all.

I’d say it’s one of many leagues that players can gain experience in before they jump to the NHL.

But “best” is debatable.

Depends on the objective.

Imo, the AHL can be good for Europeans to learn to the grind and physicality of the NHL.

Skill development? Stay away. A lot of the Russian ex-AHLers have said it really lacks in combination play and creativity.

 

[morhilane]

Exactly. People are being way too dramatic. He'll get playing time in the KHL I'm certain; it remains to be seen with which club as he might get traded for the year, and then potentially have his rights reacquired like Khusnutdinov.

I don't really see a point in reacquiring Demidov's rights, he's NA bound once his season is done.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[Redux91]

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Whiff

Laine won't miss that.

 

[overlords]

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Love it when he puts the shoulder down and drives the middle like that. Reminds me of prime Zednik.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Crazy skillz he have, wow!!

 

[puckeater]

Love it when he puts the shoulder down and drives the middle like that. Reminds me of prime Zednik.

Let’s hope for a better ending to his apex than Zedniks forearm shiver.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Love it when he puts the shoulder down and drives the middle like that. Reminds me of prime Zednik.

Yeah I really like how he’s proactive in using his body to protect the puck. Before the defender has a chance to engage physically, Demidov has already used his body to nullify the incoming defender.

 

[overlords]

Let’s hope for a better ending to his apex than Zedniks forearm shiver.

No doubt. Sometimes I wonder if Zednik and Koivu had a bet on who could have worse luck. Between getting mclaren'd, the skate cut incident, and then having an ice rink collapse on his head, Z made a good run of it.

 

[KevSkillz4]

No doubt. Sometimes I wonder if Zednik and Koivu had a bet on who could have worse luck. Between getting mclaren'd, the skate cut incident, and then having an ice rink collapse on his head, Z made a good run of it.

It's Billy Ryan your picture profile?!?!

I really like this guy!! He push really hard for Fowler in 2023!!

 

[overlords]

It's Billy Ryan your picture profile?!?!

I really like this guy!! He push really hard for Fowler in 2023!!

Yessir! Billy could be the patron saint of HFHabs. He's an apex hockey nerd who gets heated while debating 3rd round picks.

 

[Naslundforever]

So his russian coach says they will do what is best for Demidov’s development and ease him into the pros as a 19 year old, which triggered hf into calling obvious bs and stating he needs to be on an nhl top 6 now.

Not sure but all this is very entertaining.

 

[montreal]

Nice Move/Pass 4:14
Scoring Chance 9:05
Rush Leads to Penalty/Chance 11:52
What a Move 13:19
Assist 14:13
SO Goal 18:36

 

[Ozmodiar]

While Demidov cooks on the ice, Michkov simmers in man soup!

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828153298576179208

 

[Mudz]

While Demidov cooks on the ice, Michkov simmers in man soup!

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828153298576179208

It's hard to see on the picture but Michkov is kicking Fedotov under water. He just can't help himself when he see a goalie

 

[WeThreeKings]

It's hard to see on the picture but Michkov is kicking Fedotov under water. He just can't help himself when he see a goalie

Trying to (can't reach, too short)

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Demidov is so smart, from what I see, every move he does has a purpose, it opens a passing lane or a shooting lane, he's not decking to be fancy.