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

[Doom Bot]

If he had Michkovs usage and freedom I think he could score at a point per game

 

[Treb]

He’s already met my expectations for a very good season in the KHL. He’s shown me he’s big enough, he’s strong enough. He can deke, spin and confuse KHL players with practically the same ease as he does MHL Juniors. Zero learning curve was necessary.


He’ll easily meet those numbers barring injury or scant minutes of usage.

I agree, but anything more than 30 points in a full season would be pretty good.

I expect him to be 0.7-0.9 PPG.

 

[Rapala]

What would be considered a very good season for Demidov point wise in the KHL?

First guy in the Ozone of the fore check and first guy in the Dzone on the back check...

Exactly what we saw most shifts in game one. The points will happen naturally because he's all over it.
With the number of chances he was involved in don't be surprised if he hits PPG.
He will definitely be enjoying multi point games.

 

[Rapala]

If he had Michkovs usage and freedom I think he could score at a point per game

Who?

 

[Maitz]

For me between 30-40 pts would be a really good season. If he gets 20-25 pts playing 8-10 minutes a night I would be ok also

 

[viceroy]

He's got the jump on Lindstrom so far.

A physical specimen who can't even lace on his skates without help. I'm guessing.

Let's be honest, even if demidov puts up PPG, everyone will downplay it and still say michkov was better.

Then they'd just say it's because he plays for the powerhouse SKA. No winning with those guys.

 

[Alessandro Seren Rosso]

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[Kojo]

He better score a goal or something today, otherwise Michkov is clearly superior.

 

[Kshahdoo]

On the 3rd line again with the same Kuznetsov and Randulic.

 

[Rob Sense]

He better score a goal or something today, otherwise Michkov is clearly superior.

Demibust or Bustemidov?

 

[Ieatsht4brkfst]

Mithkov is a lesser phil kessel ! he will be 30 pounds over weight in 2 years!

 

[Kshahdoo]

Ivan Demidov, forward, Montreal Canadiens prospect about Michkov:

"Both the team and the whole city were really looking forward to his arrival. He is a new hope for Philadelphia, there haven't been such players in the NHL for a long time. Unsurprisingly, he was greeted so warmly, and everything was done to make him comfortable. He even sent me several videos from the locker room and the ice. As for his game, I'm sure he will succeed. Matvey is a versatile player who is always focused on the goal, but can also make passes. Moreover, he can play in the center, and we have had such an experience. The main thing is that he needs good partners, and in Philadelphia there will be no problems with that."

 

[Rapala]

Damn ads are never ending on my link.

 

[PhysicX]

OK first period for Demidov. Looks solid in the defensive zone.

 

[417]

The game to game, period to period, shift to shift content on Demidov is a double edged sword.

By the 20 game mark of his KHL season its all going to be about finding warts in his game, comparing his production to Michkov, complaints about his usage, etc.

I just want him to stay healthy and make his way over to NA in the spring.

 

[LV426]

Damn ads are never ending on my link.

Yup, makes me wanna throw my phone.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Soo close to score his first KHL goal.

Real good highlights for his 2nd game. Fantastic hands, passing ability and protection of puck!

 

[Scintillating10]

Friend asked me other day, if we make playoffs is Demidov eligible to play for us. I didn't know the answer? Thinking he could do a Caufield the year we got to Finals

 

[morhilane]

Friend asked me other day, if we make playoffs is Demidov eligible to play for us. I didn't know the answer? Thinking he could do a Caufield the year we got to Finals

Depends how far SKA goes into the KHL playoffs (it is unlikely they don't make it). KHL regular season ends on March 23rd and the playoffs should be done by early May. Habs season ends on April 16th.

And you probably need to add a few weeks for Demidov to get a Canadian visa...

The only possible scenario is if SKA gets bounced in the first round basically.

 

[Scintillating10]

Depends how far SKA goes into the KHL playoffs (it is unlikely they don't make it). KHL regular season ends on March 23rd and the playoffs should be done by early May. Habs season ends on April 16th.

And you probably need to add a few weeks for Demidov to get a Canadian visa...

The only possible scenario is if SKA gets bounced in the first round basically.

So, there is a scenario where we could be looking at adding both Demidov and Fowler both next spring. If we get in playoffs.

 

[salbutera]

Depends how far SKA goes into the KHL playoffs (it is unlikely they don't make it). KHL regular season ends on March 23rd and the playoffs should be done by early May. Habs season ends on April 16th.

And you probably need to add a few weeks for Demidov to get a Canadian visa...

The only possible scenario is if SKA gets bounced in the first round basically.

But don’t playoff rosters freeze after trade deadline, would Habs be able to put Demidov on playoff roster?

 

[Zine]

Friend asked me other day, if we make playoffs is Demidov eligible to play for us. I didn't know the answer? Thinking he could do a Caufield the year we got to Finals

Depends how far SKA goes into the KHL playoffs (it is unlikely they don't make it). KHL regular season ends on March 23rd and the playoffs should be done by early May. Habs season ends on April 16th.

And you probably need to add a few weeks for Demidov to get a Canadian visa...

The only possible scenario is if SKA gets bounced in the first round basically.

The 2024-25 KHL season officially ends 25 May. This is the date Demidov’s contract will expire.

That said, SKA has the option of terminating his contract a little earlier (if/when SKA is eliminated from playoffs).
Sochi did that for Khusnutdinov last year. Not sure SKA will though.

 

[morhilane]

But don’t playoff rosters freeze after trade deadline, would Habs be able to put Demidov on playoff roster?

Caufield was signed like a month after the TDL and got to play in the playoffs.

But they migth have to sign them before the Habs regular season is over, I'm not sure about that one.

 

[Rapala]

The game to game, period to period, shift to shift content on Demidov is a double edged sword.

By the 20 game mark of his KHL season its all going to be about finding warts in his game, comparing his production to Michkov, complaints about his usage, etc.

I just want him to stay healthy and make his way over to NA in the spring.

It's just like any other GDT so get used to it.
There will always be those who expect too much and maybe more than usual with Demidov.
It's your job amongst others to bring some balance into the conversation.
Most of the folks watching have decent takes IMO.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I'm really happy to see that he play good in KHL so far, really great highlights in those 2 games. That will stop bad comments "Oh, he play in a league like MHL, so easy".

He already prove that he belong to KHL and a very good one also.

Should got more than 1 point with more luck, but points will come, for sure. 35-40 pts would be perfect. More, will be a huge bonus.

But his game in general, very impressive!!