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

[sampollock]

Hutson has ankle breaking skating that gives him room. We need to see how Demigod skating is and how much room he can make for himself.

It's only a few days away...

Monday will be good

 

[Shred]

Demidoug

 

[yianik]

So I read a story from RG ? Dobt ask gor a link, that said Demi left Russia at 500 am and that it was a key checkpoint the Habs were anxious about. True ? False ? I have no idea. But imagine how whacky things are if there was still reservation that he would be allowed to come over.

 

[Hullois]

So I read a story from RG ? Dobt ask gor a link, that said Demi left Russia at 500 am and that it was a key checkpoint the Habs were anxious about. True ? False ? I have no idea. But imagine how whacky things are if there was still reservation that he would be allowed to come over.

He's in Turkey right now waiting for the paperwork to be finalized so he can get on a flight.

It's in La Presse

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Sure. They made the best out of a bad situation for them. Maybe they got some goodwill out of it. The alternative was getting Suge Knight to hold him off a top floor balcony until he signs.

Vanya ice ice baby!

 

[Habssince89]

93 will start to look really nice when we start to associate it with him

 

[Goldthorpe]

93 will start to look really nice when we start to associate it with him

Well, it's easy to remember: it's the last year the habs won a cup.

 

[Zine]

Interesting.
Just saw a podcast with Demidov’s agent, Ukrainian/Russian Dan Milstein. He was ‘North Americanizing’ the pronunciation of Demidov’s name. You usually don’t hear that from same language speakers.

 

[Canadienna]

Interesting.
Just saw a podcast with Demidov’s agent, Ukrainian/Russian Dan Milstein. He was ‘North Americanizing’ the pronunciation of Demidov’s name. You usually don’t hear that with same language speakers.

Is it correctly dem-EE-dov or DEM-ee-dov?

I remember this with Romanov, where in Russian they put the emphasis on the 2nd syllable, and in English it's more natural to put it on the 1st syllable.

 

[yianik]

He's in Turkey right now waiting for the paperwork to be finalized so he can get on a flight.

It's in La Presse

Keep coming boy.

OMG, i hope none of his connecting flights go to the USA , end up in freaking El Salvador supermax.

 

[sampollock]

best hope that he hits Canada by friday get ready for monday's game

 

[Zine]

Is it correctly dem-EE-dov or DEM-ee-dov?

I remember this with Romanov, where in Russian they put the emphasis on the 2nd syllable, and in English it's more natural to put it on the 1st syllable.

I think French speakers would naturally say it closer to the proper pronunciation than English speakers.

It’s
ee-VON dem-EE-dov

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

All remaining Hab games are in Canada until start of the playoffs. He has plenty of time to get his US visa, thankfully.

But does he have tattoos.....?!?!?!?!?

 

[Rob Sense]

Is it correctly dem-EE-dov or DEM-ee-dov?

I remember this with Romanov, where in Russian they put the emphasis on the 2nd syllable, and in English it's more natural to put it on the 1st syllable.

listening to the KHL broadcasts is appears to be dem-EE-Dov

 

[Quatre Vingt Treize]

Chance to play against Ovechkin in opening round no doubt played a role in him wanting to come over this season

 

[Canadienna]

listening to the KHL broadcasts is appears to be dem-EE-Dov

That's what I remembered too, just wanted to check!

I also don't know at what point it's acceptable to "anglicize" something? I'm English, not Russian. But if it's just wrong to say it that way I won't.

 

[Banjo Cat]

That's what I remembered too, just wanted to check!

I also don't know at what point it's acceptable to "anglicize" something? I'm English, not Russian. But if it's just wrong to say it that way I won't.

Once we find an appropriate nickname for him everything is solved.

 

[Runner77]

 

[morhilane]

I think French speakers would naturally say it closer to the proper pronunciation than English speakers.

It’s
ee-VON dem-EE-dov

French speaker here and I was going to say that I pronounce it as dem-EE-dov, so that might be something we do (emphasis on the 2nd syllable).

 

[BaseballCoach]

Chance to play against Ovechkin in opening round no doubt played a role in him wanting to come over this season

Could be Matthews instead. Friday night will have a big say in that.

 

[SallyBalls]

Take your pick lads:

"And there it is! Ivan Demidov – your 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy winner! A dazzling postseason performance from the young phenom – and with that, the Montreal Canadiens hoist their 25th Stanley Cup in franchise history! The ghosts of the Forum are smiling tonight – the Habs are back on top!"

"Against all odds, in the heart of spring, a star is born. Ivan Demidov – 2025 Conn Smythe winner – leads the charge as the Montreal Canadiens raise their 25th Stanley Cup. Legends live forever, and tonight, a new chapter is etched in history."

"Well folks, what a finish we've witnessed tonight! Ivan Demidov – cool as you like – claims the Conn Smythe Trophy for 2025! And for the 25th time in their storied history, the Montreal Canadiens are Stanley Cup champions! You can hear the echoes of Rocket, Beliveau, and Lafleur in the rafters – the tradition continues!"

"Ten seconds left... the puck's in the corner... and that's it! THE MONTREAL CANADIENS HAVE DONE IT! The Habs are STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS for the 25th time in franchise history! Ivan Demidov — what a postseason! He’s your 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy winner! What a performance! What a moment! The Bell Centre is erupting! Montreal, your team is back on top!"

 

[Habs4Life]

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf

This is the best 1st line we've

You change this line and it's over for the team

Slaf is the main reason why this 1st line have success on the ice

It's up to the coaching staff to find the best 2nd line for Demidov

He is the main reason why they are having success? It's Suzuki is the main reason why the line sees success not Slavkosky.

 

[FLHabs]

The fact we're getting the Demidov debut with Amazon Prime quality is just *chef's kiss*

 

[Sterling Archer]

But does he have tattoos.....?!?!?!?!?

Hahaha. Hope not!

 

[ahmedou]

But does he have tattoos.....?!?!?!?!?

Scars only!!! No tattoos!!!