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

[CHwest]

The slap shots wouldn't go in now because the goaltenders have 100 lbs more equipment.


Yes you need to be agile on your skates like Hutson.

I understand the why's, it doesn't negate the fact that it wouldn't happen now.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

So far he's got nothing.

No wonder people talk about everyone but him

What a bust

 

[Sasha Orlov]

So far he's got nothing.

No wonder people talk about everyone but him

What a bust

He sucks, and the worst part is we probably couldn’t even trade him because his value has never been lower

 

[WeThreeKings]

Well now comes the challenge of getting himself out of a slump. I'd rather he learn how to do that at the KHL level than in Montreal when you are claimed to be a bust the second you don't produce in a game as a rookie.

 

[the valiant effort]

It’s time we simply move on (and admit that the best players of the ‘80s would still feast today).

 

[TomKosto]

Why? Are we finally going to retire Pezzetta jersey?

Haha know you are joking but hes gonna get waived next camp, bet on it.

 

[rahad]

Haha know you are joking but hes gonna get waived next camp, bet on it.

Yeah. He is gone this summer. No need to waive him. With Demidov coming in, Dach coming back from injury. Roy and Beck pushing for a NHL spot. His hockey career is kinda over with us and maybe in NHL.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

It’s time we simply move on (and admit that the best players of the ‘80s would still feast today).

Many of them would not but the superstars would.

 

[Maitz]

Nobody is talking about it but do you guys think Hugo will try to find a Russian UFA to sign here and mentor Demidov and help him to transition to the NHL? If he is the next Habs superstar, it's something I would consider

 

[JianYang]

Bedard was never deemed as "Generational" to the vast majority of general managers and their scouts. He was always viewed a notch below the McDavid's and Crosby's. Franchise player, yes.....generational, no.

He was hyped pretty hard. I equate his hype to Joe Thornton level.

Mcdavid and Crosby hype was in another tier. That was like Mario, and lindros level.

 

[Miller Time]

Nobody is talking about it but do you guys think Hugo will try to find a Russian UFA to sign here and mentor Demidov and help him to transition to the NHL? If he is the next Habs superstar, it's something I would consider

It's been discussed...

In theory, it could be a good idea.

In reality.... it would take far more than shared nationality/language for there to be a positive impact