Ivan Demidov 1st career goal

[Kranix]

I think we can safely say this is the guy who will break Ovi's record

 

[Sting]

This guy is going to be a problem.

For the opposing team or his own? Just kidding, just kidding.

Regardless of if he lives up to Habs fans' meteoric expectations, the excitement is worth something.

 

[Artaud]

Hutson still hasn't proven anyone wrong? Like full credit to his point totals but having watched a lot of Habs games down the stretch especially, Habs fans hold a massive blind spot to Hutsons downsides. With the puck on his stick he is great.

He gets beat down low 2-3 times a period. If he is playing 20 minutes a night for you, he is going to get burnt a lot in the playoffs.

Hutson been playing more than 20 since the 4 nations break and has been probably the biggest reason why the Habs were able to win their way into a playoff spot (let's see if they can hold onto it...)

I invite you to watch some Habs games. After the usual Leafs choke in the first round you should have plenty of time to reconsider your bad take.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Hutson still hasn't proven anyone wrong? Like full credit to his point totals but having watched a lot of Habs games down the stretch especially, Habs fans hold a massive blind spot to Hutsons downsides. With the puck on his stick he is great.

He gets beat down low 2-3 times a period. If he is playing 20 minutes a night for you, he is going to get burnt a lot in the playoffs.

He's responsible for far more offense than he gives up defensively, and he's been excellent defensively since the 4 Nations break (although seems to be fatigued lately which is understandable with this weird-ass schedule Montreal has had)

 

[TheGreenTBer]

This guy is going to be a problem.

Tell me about it.

Montreal has a lot of high-quality pieces. If they can sort out the 2nd line center issue they are going to be a pain in the f***ing ass for many years.

 

[NobleSix]

Of course he scores right away. I’m surprised there isn’t 15 burgeoning threads here already.

Yeah well he actually skipped the burgeoning stage and just went right to star so that explains that

 

[HabzSauce]

Hutson still hasn't proven anyone wrong? Like full credit to his point totals but having watched a lot of Habs games down the stretch especially, Habs fans hold a massive blind spot to Hutsons downsides. With the puck on his stick he is great.

He gets beat down low 2-3 times a period. If he is playing 20 minutes a night for you, he is going to get burnt a lot in the playoffs.

Brother there is no way you're serious with this. He has already far surpassed expectations this year. He's proven just about everyone wrong including Alot of Habs fans (myself included). People are just pushing the goal posts further and further which is to be expected with a player as good as Hutson

Anyways back to Demidov - this guy is pure magic. I would be so mad at myself if I was Kyle Davidson

 

[Frank Drebin]

Sure thought Demidov should have been picked by MSL for the shootout too.

MSL said something to him I wonder if they had him at 4

 

[Frank Drebin]

Hutson still hasn't proven anyone wrong?

Like full credit to his point totals but having watched a lot of Habs games down the stretch

He gets beat down low 2-3 times a period.

oh, you.

 

[Fatass]

MSL said something to him I wonder if they had him at 4

I think he is nifty enough to stick handle around the goalie.

 

[Frank Drebin]

I think he is nifty enough to stick handle around the goalie.

best part of shootouts is you don't have to backcheck

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

Is it too late to give him the Calder?

 

[landy]

Yeah well he actually skipped the burgeoning stage and just went right to star so that explains that

"Super" star already. We need a thread about the best KHL player to come over.

 

[Boyon90]

In this for the legendary thread.View attachment 1013852

Wtf lol

 

[bud12]

Is it too late to give him the Calder?

Don't need, he will have one next year

 

[jalapenoWithAnH]

I said it before and I'll say it again: this guy is a mix of Kaprizov and Kucherov. The way I see it he has the potential to be a similar star with a smilar skillset as MacKinnon.

It's unbelievable that him and Hutson ended up in the same team because this basically seems like a Makar + MacKinnon situation 2.0.

And no I'm not a Habs fan. But you gotta admit if people tell you he was better than Kaprizov was at the same age + the debut we saw last night then it's pretty reasonable to assume he has the potential to reach MacKinnon level.

 

[olli]

So will San Jose because Hutson is calder.

Passing up on a guy in the 2nd round is very different

 

[Craig Button]

That’s nice

Hopefully the Habs can make the playoffs next year

 

[SEALBound]

I said it before and I'll say it again: this guy is a mix of Kaprizov and Kucherov. The way I see it he has the potential to be a similar star with a smilar skillset as MacKinnon.

It's unbelievable that him and Hutson ended up in the same team because this basically seems like a Makar + MacKinnon situation 2.0.

And no I'm not a Habs fan. But you gotta admit if people tell you he was better than Kaprizov was at the same age + the debut we saw last night then it's pretty reasonable to assume he has the potential to reach MacKinnon level.

10% Luck, 20% Skill, 15% Concentrated Power of Will, 5% Pleasure, 50% Pain, and 100% Reason to Remember the Name

 

[JeffreyLFC]

I said it before and I'll say it again: this guy is a mix of Kaprizov and Kucherov. The way I see it he has the potential to be a similar star with a smilar skillset as MacKinnon.

It's unbelievable that him and Hutson ended up in the same team because this basically seems like a Makar + MacKinnon situation 2.0.

And no I'm not a Habs fan. But you gotta admit if people tell you he was better than Kaprizov was at the same age + the debut we saw last night then it's pretty reasonable to assume he has the potential to reach MacKinnon level.

I highly doubt this and I am a Habs fan. I think Makar and MacKinnon are better than Hutson, Demidov and it's ok. Hutson game is more comparable to Quinn Hughes and Demidov is more like Kaprisov. Both have elite skillset but lack the goal scoring threats of MacKinnon or Makar. That being said, Demidov is still learning and improving and he has a decent shot so maybe he could eventually become a better goal scorer but I prefer staying conservative in that regard. I see a guy (Demidov) with 30/40 goals + 60/70 assists at his peak

 

[Frank Drebin]

That’s nice

Hopefully the Habs can make the playoffs next year

are playoffs fun leafs fan?

 

[Canucks LB]

Reminds me of Kovy after just one game of watching him.

Both offensively and defensively

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Ivan Demigod

 

[Guy Larose]

I think it’s more the effort that’s concerning. No problem rushing up the ice for scoring opportunities (even cherry picking a few times), but the second you ask him to backcheck? Nah, controller disconnected.

What's concerning is you trolling every Hab thread. You sound kind of unhinged and stalker'ish.

 

[jalapenoWithAnH]

I highly doubt this and I am a Habs fan. I think Makar and MacKinnon are better than Hutson, Demidov and it's ok. Hutson game is more comparable to Quinn Hughes and Demidov is more like Kaprisov. Both have elite skillset but lack the goal scoring threats of MacKinnon or Makar. That being said, Demidov is still learning and improving and he has a decent shot so maybe he could eventually become a better goal scorer but I prefer staying conservative in that regard. I see a guy (Demidov) with 30/40 goals + 60/70 assists at his peak

Ofcource Makar and MacKinnon are better. MacK has played 12 regular seasons in the NHL and Makar 6. So they clearly have the experience advantange. Which means we are comparing two rookies to two experienced players in their prime.

I didn't see MacKinnon and Makar during their rookie years but I'd say that's a more reasonable comparison. So I'm just going to look at stats:

• Makar's rookie year: 0.87 ppg turned into 1,08 career ppg
• Hutson's rookie year: 0.8 ppg

• MacKinnon's rookie year: 0.76 ppg turned into 1,16 career ppg
• Demidovs's first period: 2 ppg (lol jk, ofcourse you can't compare this to a season)

• Kaprizov's rookie year: 0.92 ppg turned into 1.21 career ppg

MacKinnon won the Calder for his rookie performance but point production-wise he was far below his current level. Same with Kaprizov who also won Calder.

Kaprizov has had better point production during his rookie year and during his entire career than MacKinnon. He has done it without players like Makar and Rantanen.

So if you say Demidov is closer to Kaprizov, which I agree with, then I'd still say he has alot of potential for reaching MacKinnon level. To me Demidov seems a bit better than Kaprizov + he has Hutson so I don't know its a bit hard to not hype him up.