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

[JeffreyLFC]

To me, both Goalchenyuk and Kotkaniemi were promised to get a good NHL career. Skills were there, but they never reached their potential because of nightlife, arrogance, no efforts to work on their game. These kinds of behaviours are less predictable

I think Demidov is a clear notch above. Galchenyuk was talented but his defensive game and commitment were subpar. Jesperi Kotkaniemi was just not good enough to become a top 6 player, he has decent hockey sense and size but his skating, shot and offensive abilities were not incredible. Demidov is more fluid of a skater than both, superior hands, hockey sense and very active defensively and at applying pressure to the defenseman. My slight 'worry' if I am being extremely nitpicky, it's his shot, very good but maybe not elite like a Caufield or a Laine.

 

[sbhatt]

Putting him with Laine and Dach at 100% is going to give us as dangerous a 2nd line as their is in the league next season.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

To me, both Goalchenyuk and Kotkaniemi were promised to get a good NHL career. Skills were there, but they never reached their potential because of nightlife, arrogance, no efforts to work on their game. These kinds of behaviours are less predictable

They were both below average skaters without high IQ's and had poor attitudes.......

 

[Habs7631]

Fast forward to October already, I want to see him with Laine and Dach.

And Marty better no play stupid games and wait until December to put him on PP1.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Fast forward to October already, I want to see him with Laine and Dach.

And Marty better no play stupid games and wait until December to put him on PP1.

He will have to do the Hutson dance on PP2.

 

[OneSharpMarble]

Rumor Rotenburg is resigning? How long before Habs Hfboards takes credit?

 

[Zalos]

Let's not compare Galchenyuk and Kotkaniemi to Demidov. There is a huge gap between them.