Prospect Info: Ivan Demidov (2024 5th OA): SKA St. Petersburg (KHL): Part II

[overlords]

demidawg draws a call

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Demidov almost had a highlight real goal.

 

[SlafySZN]

Demidov almost had a highlight real goal.

Would like to see that again. Would’ve been crazy, he had a similar one not that long ago.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Is SKA going to make the playoffs lol.

 

[Mawwerg]

Is SKA going to make the playoffs lol.

They have already made.

 

[morhilane]

Is SKA going to make the playoffs lol.

Even if SKA lose all their remaining games, it wouldn't be enough to be outpaced by the teams currently out of the playoffs for them to lose their spot. They are getting trounced out of the 1st round again I'm sure too. And it won't free Demidov sooner, SKA has to approve to let him go.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Even if SKA lose all their remaining games, it wouldn't be enough to be outpaced by the teams currently out of the playoffs for them to lose their spot. They are getting trounced out of the 1st round again I'm sure too. And it won't free Demidov sooner, SKA has to approve to let him go.

You would think a big enough bribe would get them to release him. It worked for Michkov.

 

[CrazyBob]

I can be wrong but i think his contract in Russia is running out at the end of the season so in the summer he will be free to come to Montreal and start at the camp next season.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I can be wrong but i think his contract in Russia is running out at the end of the season so in the summer he will be free to come to Montreal and start at the camp next season.

Yes but not until May. if they want to get him AHL or NHL games this season they will have to bribe someone.

 

[Treal]

I am very scared that he won’t be coming to MTL anytime soon. His team is pressuring him to sign a new contract, mainly to repeat the « deal » they made with Philly to free up Michkov. + The political situation and the involvment of Putin + the hate of Trump for Canada (and their toxic friendship), might force Habs to trade his rights to an American based team.

This!

I try to temper my expectations until he's actually signed and standing on Bell Center ice. The current political situation is so volatile that I can foresee something happening that could influence whether or not he eventually signs here.

 

[Nicko999]

There is always a risk which is why he fell to 5th overall.
But it's a relatively small one.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

This!

I try to temper my expectations until he's actually signed and standing on Bell Center ice. The current political situation is so volatile that I can foresee something happening that could influence whether or not he eventually signs here.

Anything is possible but there is no precedent for this and it the scenario of him being forced to play in the USA is nonsensical and not worth a millisecond of consideration.

 

[1909]

Agree entirely with the first part but how much did they pay and is there any actual evidence?

As best as I can tell, the narrative of the Flyers buying out his contract (in direct violation of KHL rules regarding buyouts) is a narrative built on assumption and without any merit whatsoever. Like I said perhaps I am missing something but I have yet to come across any actual evidence of this even taking place.

Why would St-Petersbugh give away their best young star player (beside Demidov) with two seasons left on his contract ? Try to explain me that ?

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Why would St-Petersbugh give away their best young star player (beside Demidov) with two seasons left on his contract ? Try to explain me that ?

Why make a claim without evidence....explain me that.

People need to accept that they don't have the answer to some things and inventing answers has plagued mankind from the beginning and continues to do so when you look at what is happening south of the border.
A more reasonable answer is that Michkov had help at home as the KHL prohibits players contracts being bought out by the NHL. It is not like he was playing for SKA anyways.

The correct answer is we don't know and we require further evidence. The "how do you explain" assertion has lead to nothing but conspiracy theories and mass disinformation. Stating that Philadelphia factually gave SKA a pile of money is a disingenuous and is an entirely unsubstantiated claim that needn't be encouraged. Perhaps you could phrase it as a suspicion of yours but not as a fact.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I don't recall hearing any evidence of a monetary exchange in Michkov's case? I could very well be wrong but is there any evidence?



This is Joe Rogan level conspiracy poop.

Don't be ridiculous. There is no other reason for him getting out of his contract. And you are NOT going to hear about. it is illegal.

Why make a claim without evidence....explain me that.

People need to accept that they don't have the answer to some things and inventing answers has plagued mankind from the beginning and continues to do so when you look at what is happening south of the border.
A more reasonable answer is that Michkov had help at home as the KHL prohibits players contracts being bought out by the NHL. It is not like he was playing for SKA anyways.

The correct answer is we don't know and we require further evidence. The "how do you explain" assertion has lead to nothing but conspiracy theories and mass disinformation. Stating that Philadelphia factually gave SKA a pile of money is a disingenuous and is an entirely unsubstantiated claim that needn't be encouraged. Perhaps you could phrase it as a suspicion of yours but not as a fact

We don't need evidence when there is only one possibility.

 

[DAChampion]

Don't be ridiculous. There is no other reason for him getting out of his contract. And you are NOT going to hear about. it is illegal.


We don't need evidence when there is only one possibility.

There are multiple alternative possibilities.

That Mitckov simply really wanted to go to the USA, so his employer let him go. Sometimes employers respect the desires of employees, there are a lot of reasons for that.

For example it will improve their reputation with future young players.

Furthering Mitchkov's career will also help Russia in future international sporting events.

 

[Skip Bayless]

This is Demidov thread now.

 

[DAChampion]

This is Demidov thread now.

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But can he fight?

 

[The Last Red]

This!

I try to temper my expectations until he's actually signed and standing on Bell Center ice. The current political situation is so volatile that I can foresee something happening that could influence whether or not he eventually signs here.

It’s had no actual impact on any Russian player coming over since the war started. Zero.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

This is Demidov thread now.

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Ivan the dragon!

 

[Runner77]

Ivan the dragon!

Face needs more bronzer.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Face needs more bronzer.

I'm lazy. Sometimes.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Face needs more bronzer.

S'that better?

While i was doing it, I couldn't remember if you said more bronzer, or add a bronzer, so I did both!

 

[Runner77]

I'm lazy. Sometimes.

I often run into that issue. There are just too many variables and it is a time-consuming pursuit. You’ve done well.

 

[LaineBOOM]

Face needs more bronzer.

done


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S'that better?

While i was doing it, I couldn't remember if you said more bronzer, or add a bronzer, so I did both!

This is more epic though!