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

[Sasha Orlov]

The politics in that league. Wow! Limiting the overtime of your best player because he’s not resigning? Talk about cutting your nose off to spite your face!
I can’t wait to hear his opinion on Rory once he leaves.

Vanya is a respectful young man and I can almost guarantee he will have nothing but good things to say about his bonehead coach

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Good, I hope they get eliminated as quickly as possible so he can show them the finger and come over!!

 

[Saundies]

Russia's going to Russia. I'm even surprised he got as much ice time as he did after Kent went down, I would have thought they would have taken that as a slight or a threat in some way.

Just two more months, Ivan. Hold on lad.

 

[EveryDay]

If he refuse to go to the MHL do they void his contract?

 

[SwiftyHab]

Is it possible that all of this is a negotiating tactic to extort some cash from Molson?

 

[BergevinBurner]

Is it possible that all of this is a negotiating tactic to extort some cash from Molson?

It very well could be. They know they're losing him for nothing in a few months, so I wouldn't be shocked if they're trying to get some sort of financial gain out of it. I don't think Molson or Hughes would bite though.

 

[Jabba11]

Did we post this up?

 

[Treb]

If he refuse to go to the MHL do they void his contract?

They could but they won't. It seems they are going to be as petty as possible.

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Did we post this up?

This has been the talk today in this thread, with other similar tweets.

 

[Natey]

He's got more bite than anyone else on his team, too. Rotenberg just sings whatever tune that comes into his mind.

Well yeah, he doesn't even have to make sense.

Remember when he was talking about benching Demidov cause bad +/- = bad player... yet Demidov was one of the +/- leaders on the team, bahaha.

 

[Runner77]

I can’t believe there is no way to bring him sooner.

There probably is but just because the likes of Friedman doesn’t know about it, doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

CKA did accept money in exchange of terminating a non-expired contract with Michkov, so chances are they would take compensation for Demidov terminating his contract much sooner than May 31st. Two different situations between Michkov and Demidov but same org that has proven that it can be bought out.

Maybe this is all part of Rotenburg’s scripted theatrics mandated by CKA’s ownership — have him act like a madman so there is a greater likelihood that the NHL team that owns his rights, gets jittery and produces a substantial amount to make the circus go away.

Please stay tuned to my next podcast, 32 Farts, where you’ll find even more unsubstantiated, speculative material.

 

[sampollock]

There probably is but just because the likes of Friedman doesn’t know about it, doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

CKA did accept money in exchange of terminating a non-expired contract with Michkov, so chances are they would take compensation for Demidov terminating his contract much sooner than May 31st. Two different situations between Michkov and Demidov but same org that has proven that it can be bought out.

Maybe this is all part of Rotenburg’s scripted theatrics mandated by CKA’s ownership — have him act like a madman so there is a greater likelihood that the NHL team that owns his rights, gets jittery and produces a substantial amount to make the circus go away.

Please stay tuned to my next podcast, 32 Farts, where you’ll find even more unsubstantiated, speculative material.

Whey did KH and the other 2 go to see him, I bet not him. it was to try get him out

 

[The Last Red]

Whey did KH and the other 2 go to see him, I bet not him. it was to try get him out

Of course.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

What Demidov thinks about MSL & Bleu Blanc Rouge…..

FREEDOM!!!

 

[GrandmaCookie]

What are the chances he can’t come next season either? What control has SKA over this?

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

What Demidov thinks about MSL & Bleu Blanc Rouge…..

FREEDOM!!!

 

[Mudz]

What are the chances he can’t come next season either? What control has SKA over this?

SKA could kidnap him, could push out of a window. Hard to put an exact number on those chances.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

SKA could kidnap him, could push out of a window. Hard to put an exact number on those chances.

I have that feeling Demidov is too good to be true. Like something will happen blocking his arrival.

 

[Habssince89]

Is it possible that all of this is a negotiating tactic to extort some cash from Molson?

Very possible in general and especially in light of Russians economic strains

 

[Runner77]

SKA could kidnap him, could push out of a window. Hard to put an exact number on those chances.

The « Russian factor » can mean many things …

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

SKA could kidnap him, could push out of a window. Hard to put an exact number on those chances.

I doubt it. They can still use him for future Olympics/national teams when Russia eventually gets let back in

 

[FLHabs]

I say F that coach and F that team. At least there's no risk for injury and all that will be behind him next year.

 

[HomaridII]

In the 30 min interview Hughes just did they asked him towards the end What is next for the Montreal canadiens, the first thing he said is " We know we have Demidov coming". He talked about how priority is to integrate him into a new team, new way of life.

 

[SwiftyHab]

In the 30 min interview Hughes just did they asked him towards the end What is next for the Montreal canadiens, the first thing he said is " We know we have Demidov coming". He talked about how priority is to integrate him into a new team, new way of life.

Which interview?

 

[Leto]

Which interview?

 

[Toene]

He's one of the most idiotic individuals I've ever been exposed to. Russian Therrien

Nah. It's pride and greed.

Edit : willing to toy with and intimidate a 19 yo because of a f***ing sport is downright evil.