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

[SwiftyHab]

Guys we need confirmation pictures at YUL.

 

[CauZuki]

Guys we need confirmation pictures at YUL.

 

[HuGo boss]

I really hope Ivan and his GF stay with one of the vets for a couple weeks till he gets comfortable in the city, Matheson , armia or savard or even big dick nick

 

[ahmedou]

Pezzetta when Demidov will take his spot:

 

[Canad13ns]

maybe my 1st Hab game in MTL will be next year!!!! I have never been

GO!! It’s such a blast! I’ve only been twice, once in 2018 when we beat the Capitals and this past Saturday when we beat the Flyers. The vibe is awesome! I had tears in my eyes as the players came out.. video, the music, the players, the anthem, the chills, the sound of the sticks on the ice, the roaring when we score. Definitely got to do it once!

 

[OldCraig71]

If he's a player who thrives under the spotlight and likes attention, there isn't a better place in the league than Montreal.

Hughes didn't admit to much in the TSN interview, acting like his usual "I'm unaware of the details" style that he seems to employ in most interviews/pressers.

One would have to think that the management team increased the pressure on SKA to get him here because we are making the playoffs, and they felt it would be the best time to have him make his debut.

I haven't watched him like most of you have, but I do remember reading a journalist's comparison between Demidov and Mogilny, saying that both had a similar style of play. If that is correct, we can look forward to some dazzling plays and goals, and we will be contenders for a long time with the core in place and adding a player of that magnitude.

 

[slybel]

Guys we need confirmation pictures at YUL.

I just came back from Cuba. I think I saw hockey sticks and someone looking like him at the Santa Clara airport eating a Cuban poutine. He's flying Sunwing... so... give or take, 2 weeks.

 

[ahmedou]

SKA video tribute about Ivan Demidov

 

[ahmedou]

SKA TRIBUTE VIDEO ABOUT IVAN DEMIDOV

 

[Bacchus1]

Do we have an update on his current height and weight? Did he get a chance to build more muscle since the draft?

 

[SwiftyHab]

Do we have an update on his current height and weight? Did he get a chance to build more muscle since the draft?

He definetly added weight according to Rottenman’s BPM interview yesterday

 

[StCaufield]

He doesn't, that's why he's so special. He will be doing well on any line he's on but the priority is not that. We still need to clinch a spot in the playoffs.

I wouldn’t touch the Gallagher line as they’ve been really good. Newhook and Laine need someone like Demidov as that line is dead af

 

[StCaufield]

Still no idea when he plays right?

 

[HomaridII]

Great article from Basu today about what the arrival of Demidov means to montreal fans. A tid bit here:

“We don’t want to put too much expectations on (Demidov), we’re talking about a 19-year-old kid travelling across the world to come play,” Hughes told TSN. “Hopefully he gets a game in or two before playoffs, if we are able to make them, and we’ll see how he fits in. We’ll play it by ear.”

Sorry. Too late.

Expectations on Demidov will be through the roof as soon as he pulls on that Canadiens sweater, because of just how excited Hughes and his scouting staff were to draft Demidov to begin with, because of how closely large pockets of the Canadiens fan base were following his every move in Russia this season, and because of what he represents for the future and, suddenly, the present.

 

[Fatbiggie]

Guys we need confirmation pictures at YUL.

@Skip Bayless is on it

 

[lillypad33]

If he's a player who thrives under the spotlight and likes attention, there isn't a better place in the league than Montreal.

Hughes didn't admit to much in the TSN interview, acting like his usual "I'm unaware of the details" style that he seems to employ in most interviews/pressers.

One would have to think that the management team increased the pressure on SKA to get him here because we are making the playoffs, and they felt it would be the best time to have him make his debut.

I haven't watched him like most of you have, but I do remember reading a journalist's comparison between Demidov and Mogilny, saying that both had a similar style of play. If that is correct, we can look forward to some dazzling plays and goals, and we will be contenders for a long time with the core in place and adding a player of that magnitude.

I don't see the Mogilny comparison.
Alex was speed based game.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Max Lapierre on the Sick Podcast last night said he would play him with Evans because he believes Evans will ensure to cover for Demidov while he adjusts. Even if Demidov plays around 10-12 minutes + PP time, he will get his 15 minutes.

His reasoning for not putting him with Newhook and Laine is mainly because one guy is going 150 miles an hour while the other is going 30. So there is a pacing discrepancy there.

I don't find his reasoning crazy. But at the same time, you will surely be tempted to play him with someone like Laine, who might play a slow pace, but he can score on a dime.

 

[HomaridII]

Max Lapierre on the Sick Podcast last night said he would play him with Evans because he believes Evans will ensure to cover for Demidov while he adjusts. Even if Demidov plays around 10-12 minutes + PP time, he will get his 15 minutes.

His reasoning for not putting him with Newhook and Laine is mainly because one guy is going 150 miles an hour while the other is going 30. So there is a pacing discrepancy there.

I don't find his reasoning crazy. But at the same time, you will surely be tempted to play him with someone like Laine, who might play a slow pace, but he can score on a dime.

You can have Evans center Laine and Demidov. But his point about Newhook centering Demidov to start off is a good one.

 

[Hannibal]

Max Lapierre on the Sick Podcast last night said he would play him with Evans because he believes Evans will ensure to cover for Demidov while he adjusts. Even if Demidov plays around 10-12 minutes + PP time, he will get his 15 minutes.

His reasoning for not putting him with Newhook and Laine is mainly because one guy is going 150 miles an hour while the other is going 30. So there is a pacing discrepancy there.

I don't find his reasoning crazy. But at the same time, you will surely be tempted to play him with someone like Laine, who might play a slow pace, but he can score on a dime.

We dont have to overthink it. We need offence. Put him with the most offensive players we have left beside the first line.

 

[Wats]

If he can do what Caufield did in playoffs after signing NHL contract, it would be huge boost.

 

[Frenchy]

it s been a while since i've been this excited about a player in Montréal. I'll try to control my expectations regarding Demidov , since i didnt see him play yet , but my personnal target is Kovalev.

 

[salbutera]

 

[HomaridII]

 

[Favster]

Max Lapierre on the Sick Podcast last night said he would play him with Evans because he believes Evans will ensure to cover for Demidov while he adjusts. Even if Demidov plays around 10-12 minutes + PP time, he will get his 15 minutes.

His reasoning for not putting him with Newhook and Laine is mainly because one guy is going 150 miles an hour while the other is going 30. So there is a pacing discrepancy there.

I don't find his reasoning crazy. But at the same time, you will surely be tempted to play him with someone like Laine, who might play a slow pace, but he can score on a dime.

I'd be OK with Evans at C but I'd put Laine on that line.

 

[Saundies]

We dont have to overthink it. We need offence. Put him with the most offensive players we have left beside the first line.

Exactly. We threw Cole Caufield into the fire IN THE PLAYOFFS and he did perfectly fine coming from college.

There's a gaping hole on our team. Put him there.