Confirmed with Link: Ivan Demidov released by SKA, signs ELC with the Canadiens (3 years, $940.833k AAV)

[Whalers Fan]

OMG. OMG. OMG.

IT'S HAPPENING.

I JUST FELL TO MY KNEES IN A WALMART!

Normal sight in a Walmart.

 

[expy]

Just blew coffee out of my nose. If this is a joke it's not funny.

 

[Koivu11]

 

[Colezuki]

It’s actually very informative, NGL.

Highlights?

 

[13 Black]

With Demidov, Habs could become a dangerous dark horse in the playoffs.
Let's just make them now.

We may have to temper our expectations a bit though. I'm not saying he won't have an immediate impact but at the same time he may have to adjust a bit to the level of play of the NHL , especially if he plays in the playoffs which are generally more intense. Assuming we make it of course

Then again he's a ultra talented blue chip so who knows. He's certainly equipped with the skillset to do some damage especially on the PP.

Exciting time folks !!

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Can you just imagine the crowd at the Bell Centre when Demidov will first jump on the ice?

His Bell Centre debut will likely be next Monday against the Hawks. We'll get to see Demidov vs Levshunov!

 

[Colezuki]

LFG!

 

[FrankMTL]

 

[Bombshell11]

Let's not go that far. The guy is an oligarch.

who's worst Bill Gates or him?

 

[Ozmodiar]

Rottenburg —> Awesomeburg

 

[sampollock]

need to combine the 2 threads or close one pls

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Does that mean his only options are NHL or KHL and no AHL?

I think so

 

[habsfan891]

Is this real life holy shit

 

[Zine]

Rotenberg goes from #1 enemy in Montreal to a nice guy.

The guy is a clown, but he is very media savvy.

Rotenberg’s background is in marketing.
He’s actually fantastic in that role. He’s done a lot of tremendous things for SKA.

Problem is he’s so arrogant he thinks he can coach too. That’s where it turns into comedy hour.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

I think he is LOANED to the Canadiens for the remainder of the year so his ELC would kick in next year, can someone confirm??!!!

Huston
Fowler
Demidov
Hague '26-'27
Caufield
Suzuki
Slaf
Guhle
Reinbacher
Logan M

The youngest team in the NHL at LEAST a year early in the rebuild.

I've been a Habs Fan for 50 YEARS, I watch every freaking game and Youtube video on the club EVERDAY!

I remember 1975-1979, 1986,1993 ... I am SO SO SO SO EXCITED!!!!

Buckle up boys, grab your jewels and get ready...THE HABS ARE BACK!!!!!!!

As a younger fan who started cheering on the habs in 2003-04, I feel like I finally get to experience what all the older fans have been going on about for years

 

[The Real Timo]

No f***ing way!!! Wow!!! Ok, but...

cannot sit Pezz. Pezz = wins!

Slaf can sit

 

[Saundies]

LET'S F***ING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[CzarDemidov]

Highlights?

Roman Rotenberg seems rational, normal, and friendly. Who would’ve thought he’s not a vampire figure who hates Demidov,??

 

[Big Trout]

This is the best f***ing timeline

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

OMG. OMG. OMG.

IT'S HAPPENING.

I JUST FELL TO MY KNEES IN A WALMART!

Sue them and say you slipped.

Remember, no Demidov.

 

[CAUFIELD]

We may have to temper our expectations a bit though. I'm not saying he won't have an immediate impact but at the same time he may have to adjust a bit to the level of play of the NHL , especially if he plays in the playoffs which are generally more intense. Assuming we make it of course

Then again he's a ultra talented blue chip so who knows. He's certainly equipped with the skillset to do some damage especially on the PP.

Exciting time folks !!

If he has Caufield impact when Cole came , its huge

 

[InsideLaineBOOM]

Patty just heard the news:
Its safe to say he liked them!

 

[jaffy27]

Does this burn a year off his ELC?

Omg , this the equivalent of asking a hottie if her g-string is made of cotton as they’re sitting in your mouth…..

Burn 2yrs if you have too, DEMIGOG has just entered the building folks!!

 

[Gustave]

Highlights?

It’s pretty packed so far but ;
- Roman says Demi was MVP
- that Demi wanted to be here and Roman knows the family is hard working and good family so he believe he’s ready
- Will have a huge impact on the team and be more productive in an NHL setting than a KHL setting.

 

[Skip Bayless]