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

[sampollock]

his contract starts now..... means he plays saturday

 

[donghabs98]

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 !!

Ideally we get him at least a week of games before the playoffs to get adjusted to our system and the NHL. Then he can watch tape and get ready for the playoffs.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Was a nice interview by Rotenberg

Ahem... im burying the hatchet lol

 

[Sterling Archer]

Start the kid in prime time on Saturday night against the Leafs!

 

[Big Trout]

Congrats guys! This is exciting for all fans of skilled hockey players. As a leaf fan having Montreal in the playoffs just makes it more exciting. Like yanks/Red Sox. They can hate each other but it’s much more fun to witness

Well said, cheers!!

 

[themilosh]

So Sasha Orlov was right???

 

[TheBuriedHab]

If he makes his debut on HNIC vs the Leafs, oooh my

 

[sampollock]

Was a nice interview by Rotenberg

Ahem... im burying the hatchet lol

over view what he say

 

[LesCactus]

Playoff hockey in Centre Bell with Demidov will be electrifying. No doubt about it.

 

[Mrb1p]

Can’t you be just happy for a freaking minute?

I am happy, they still suck and like 99.9% of them are frauds.

 

[overlords]

So Sasha Orlov was right???

 

[donghabs98]

If he makes his debut on HNIC vs the Leafs, oooh my

Guarantee the ratings in both English and French Canada would be high!

 

[Gustave]

Weird to say this then mess with the ice time all year but happy he seems positive about him

He pretty much said that there’s a way to address teaching and developing in the KHL. That he needed to show he could live through those Things and earn it.

It is what it is I figure…

 

[LesCactus]

If he makes his debut on HNIC vs the Leafs, oooh my

I hope the servers are strong enough.

 

[Price is Wright]

Temper expectations; one should not expect much from a player, facing language and system barriers, in his first NHL game.

Give him four weeks or so.

I think he has four games to play this season? He can still win the Calder.

 

[Vachon23]

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Was a nice interview by Rotenberg

Ahem... im burying the hatchet lol

Very well could be he's been told from those above him to do what he can to keep him.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

over view what he say

Dont have the time, sorry

 

[Skip Bayless]

 

[Runner77]

Just heard Rottenberg confirm that Demidov is boarding a flight to Montreal imminently.

 

[BLONG7]

Playoff hockey in Centre Bell with Demidov will be electrifying. No doubt about it.

The Bell Centre is going to go bonkers when this kid gets on the ice!!!!!!!

 

[MarkJ]

He's already on his way? *opens flight radar*

 

[ahmedou]

I CAN'T WAIT FOR DEMIDOV SCORING THROUGH A HUTSON'S PASS!!! AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR HUTSON ASSISTING THROUGH A DEMIDOV'S GOAL!!!

 

[red devil]

 

[Andrei79]

Man, with previous managements this would have never happened. None of it.