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

I don't find any fanbase to be like the Habs one.

You guys have full game threads on your forum for Demidov SKA games that are as long as some threads for actual NHL game threads for some fanbases.

The passion with the Habs fans is just different. Leafs and Canucks match it in certain respects, but the Habs fanbase is the most passionate in the sport, in my opinion.
We sometimes disagree, but this, I totally agree with. I'm one of those zany fans too.
 
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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.

I hope he puts up 200 points a season and costs $20 million a year.
 
Will be interesting to see how he deals with the speed and back pressure in the NHL. He's a great lateral skater but his straight ahead speed is pretty meh, hopefully he finds ways to create time and space. Shouldn't be too hard vs the Hawks.

It wasn't so far.

Bam.
 

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