F Ivan Demidov - (2024, 5th, MTL) Part 2

Hope he leads the league in scoring and gets a max contract. Why would you want him to play worse? Odd.

Because his prime will be in his early to mid-twenties. If he hits near PPG in his rookie season his agent will want 10-12 mil per and maybe for a short term. The best situation is in effect, he's signed his ELC now which means he can be re-signed July '26 for an 8yr contract. In addition he'll only have 1 season to prove his worth.

Just basic NHL contract negotiations. Just imagine if Hutson hadn't burned a year last season? He kicks butt this year but couldn't be re-signed until July '26 so he gets a second season to prove his worth. Let's say he hits PPG in 25/26, that would mean he'd probably sign something like a 4yr 12.5AAV type contract.
 
Demidov’s a beast. Habs have every right to promote him like the second coming, but expectations will be through the roof. Remember that Michkov had a brilliant start to lay the groundwork and allow fans to excuse any slump, which did come soon thereafter. We all know Demidov will be feted in Montreal if he does the same, but how do they treat him if he struggles out the gate? There’s a nice little rivalry brewing with the Flyers (beyond Chelios-Hextall) so the shit talking is going to intense regardless. Personally, I want both to succeed, win awards, and help grow the game.
 
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Demidov’s a beast. Habs have every right to promote him like the second coming, but expectations will be through the roof. Remember that Michkov had a brilliant start to lay the groundwork and allow fans to excuse any slump, which did come soon thereafter. We all know Demidov will be feted in Montreal if he does the same, but how do they treat him if he struggles out the gate? There’s a nice little rivalry brewing with the Flyers (beyond Chelios-Hextall) so the shit talking is going to intense regardless. Personally, I want both to succeed, win awards, and help grow the game.
Demidov is in much better situation. Anyway it’s in the head of fans. Both are great and different. So sad they can’t play together.
 
Because his prime will be in his early to mid-twenties. If he hits near PPG in his rookie season his agent will want 10-12 mil per and maybe for a short term. The best situation is in effect, he's signed his ELC now which means he can be re-signed July '26 for an 8yr contract. In addition he'll only have 1 season to prove his worth.

Just basic NHL contract negotiations. Just imagine if Hutson hadn't burned a year last season? He kicks butt this year but couldn't be re-signed until July '26 so he gets a second season to prove his worth. Let's say he hits PPG in 25/26, that would mean he'd probably sign something like a 4yr 12.5AAV type contract.

The Canadiens are a playoff team with extremely high potential. There is zero justification from wanting anything but the best from your players in that situation. You win, and then you figure out money.
 
The Leafs way?

“Ivan, we want you to hold back. If you could coast in the 1st and 2nd periods and work on your actual development in the 3rd, that would be prime. We need you ripe as home garden tomato for your 24 year old season.”
 
“Ivan, we want you to hold back. If you could coast in the 1st and 2nd periods and work on your actual development in the 3rd, that would be prime. We need you ripe as home garden tomato for your 24 year old season.”

Geez. I never said hold him back, I said I hope he doesn't kick too much ass in his 1st(2nd) season. He'll have all the time in the world to make the NHL his biatch. I mean if he does ruin this league I'd be jazzed but also super fearful of his next contract.
 

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