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

[Kennerback]

Michkov and Tortorella feel like a match from hell.....

I like the mix. I think Torts won’t take any BS and he’ll be forced to tow the line.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I doubt they can pressure anyone over there, but yes it would be a shame for Demidov to be stuck in the MHL because of idiot Rotenberg.

Pretty sure he'll play in the VHL or KHL this coming season.

 

[NobleSix]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806888994413658511

We should thank our lucky stars, because Chicago almost walked away with Levshunov AND Demidov tonight.

Columbus is kind of crazy for not taking that. But thanks??

That's insanity coming from a sure to be bottom feeding team like the Blackhawks. Wow. That would have been crazy.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Now he should watch Titanic, if he hasn't done it yet...

 

[Fantomas]

Pretty sure he'll play in the VHL or KHL this coming season.

Yeah, I think so. Hopefully he gets good minutes.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Hold on, is he a generational talent?

Bedard was thought to be as one, now hes being compared to Celebrini and Michkov was thought to be gen 1.2 and now Demidov is being compared to him...but no one is calling him a generational talent

Whats going on? is the Generational Meter broken or has every body fallen off a step?

People use those terms so loosely. I don't even think Bedard is generational. He's basically the Patrick Kane of this generation. Generational talents are Crosby and McDavid. That's it. Don't need a generational talent every ten years. Look at the gap between Lemieux and Crosby. I also don't use this term lightly but demidov has superstar potential and there are probably only 10 or so of those in the nhl

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

An infusion of pure skills was long overdue for this team. Beyond happy to have him here.

Isn’t it great? I’m happy as H, and frickin’ happy the fanbase is electrified.

More excitement, more goals, more Ws.

The Build seems to be rightfully balancing out.

Have a great weekend, everyone!!!

Demidov!!!!!!!!! Hage!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

They can hire Markov as his butler.. ffs guys the kid already speaks English. He was born for this.

'Because he's my butler!' -- in Russian

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I like the mix. I think Torts won’t take any BS and he’ll be forced to tow the line.

We will see how that turns out....

 

[Saundies]

We did it. We actually took him.

The sheer amount of relief I felt when Celine said "Ivan"... We've infused our talent pool with dynamic talent FINALLY.

Praise Demigod.

 

[TCIH]

I think I'd make that trade assuming "another pick" was 18th overall.

But I honestly get why Columbus would pass on that. It could be out of the top-5 next season, and if you really like Lindstrom I think it makes sense to pull the trigger now.

Anyway, I'm thrilled things worked out the way they did. I'm also kinda glad he's gonna spend another year in Russia. Now we get to avoid hearing about how he was rushed by the organization.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Only thing that could top this is if he announces he’s not returning to the MHL/KHL next season, surely a brown paper bag of ‘incentiveness’ could accidentally be misplaced

 

[Hannibal]

I’m excited. Jesus.

Yea i prefered Lindstrom, but Demidov, if he pans out, will be a superstar. I’m thrilled. Very very thrilled!

 

[SwiftyHab]

Demidov stick handling and Hutson dangling.

Wow

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

We now officially have a stacked prospect pool at F, D and G

 

[HabsolutelyFabulous]

I barely post here, it's been years, but i read this board almost daily. What a win! I am so tired of cheering on the tank, but man does this feel like it was worth it! I am SO happy!!!!! (and i wanted michkov last year also)

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Habs PP:

Slaf - Net front/Goal line
Suzuki - Bumper
Caufield - Left half wall
Demidov - Right half wall
Hutson - Blue Line QB

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

We did it. We actually took him.

The sheer amount of relief I felt when Celine said "Ivan"... We've infused our talent pool with dynamic talent FINALLY.

Praise Demigod.

Haha that was amazing, Celine taking her sweet time.

But why are we still underrating Slaf? It's not obvious to me that Demidov will be better. He can be of course but we're acting like Hughes finally got the draft right.

And I don't want to seem like I'm picking on you. It's a pretty common feeling in this thread. Slaf can end up being one scary f***ing player. I won't be surprised at all if Slaf is still the crown jewel of this org when all is said and done.

 

[Toene]

Ivan-na Hump a lot .

I’m 100% satisfied

Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time

 

[themilosh]

Slaf and Demidov are both gonna be super-chads in a few years, mark my words.

Lemieux and Jagr 2.0

 

[rahad]

Pretty thrilled to pick the 2nd best forward in the draft at 5. The last time everyone on HF was this happy about a draft pick it ended up being Galchenyuk.

I hope they learned from Galchy and the Kostitsyn brothers. We need a Russian mentor for him. He is probably our most skilled forward since Alex Kovalev. We need to bring back Markov with the team. Markov could be a great mentor for him.

 

[overlords]

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806895369768296715

 

[The Great Weal]

Demidov stick handling and Hutson dangling.

Wow

Going from Anderson/Gallagher+Matheson to Demidov+Hutson on the PP should make a difference

 

[MonkeyBusiness]

I doubt they can pressure anyone over there, but yes it would be a shame for Demidov to be stuck in the MHL because of idiot Rotenberg.

Pressure wasn’t the right word to use. I highly doubt Demidov will be in the MHL again next year; it’s either KHL or VHL, in my opinion. Maybe the Habs can potentially entice SKA to loan him somewhere, but I guess that’s wishful thinking on my part.