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

[ahmedou]

It makes it real.

 

[malcb33]

I wonder if Demi understands the significance of 93 to Habs fans?

Will he lead us to the promised land again? lol

 

[Sasha Orlov]

I wonder if Demi understands the significance of 93 to Habs fans?

Will he lead us to the promised land again? lol

Yes to both

 

[Kennerback]

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Very nice!

 

[Habs Icing]

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!"

Okay, stop it! Now, you got me thinking they'll break the franchise's record of 5 straight cups.

 

[OnTheRun]

Still stuck in Istanbul waiting for his CAN+US work visa (can take up to 48h)

 

[DAChampion]

Istanbul is a nice airport at least, I've been there.

 

[HabsAddict]

Still stuck in Istanbul waiting for his CAN+US work visa (can take up to 48h)

Are we going to need to organize the Midnight Express team?

(For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, it was a movie about escaping Turkey)

 

[OldCraig71]

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

I heard Dem-ee-diov.

 

[Kennerback]

I heard Dem-ee-diov.

You know Pierre Houde is already jumping all over that.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

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It is kind of weird that there is zero news about his release.

 

[OldCraig71]

You know Pierre Houde is already jumping all over that.

It almost sounds like Demi-djiov in the way the announcers say it.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Still stuck in Istanbul waiting for his CAN+US work visa (can take up to 48h)

Ivan in Istanboule watch out Katya

 

[Hanji]

 

[HabsAddict]

Okay, Dad. We'll be patient. We'll wait till midnight tonight.

They LIED to me when they said my donation would produce superior intelligent spawn.......

 

[domiwroze]

I wonder if Demi understands the significance of 93 to Habs fans?

Will he lead us to the promised land again? lol

He didn't ask for a 525'000$ USD bonus to do so for nothing. Kid ain't coming over to be a spectator.

 

[ThaDevilGirl]

Can't believe Demidov is a Hab and will play this year. Incredible turnaround.

 

[Kennerback]

Roof will blow off the Bell Center on Monday.

 

[SallyBalls]

Okay, stop it! Now, you got me thinking they'll break the franchise's record of 5 straight cups.

 

[CaptnNemo]

As much as I want his jersey, I'm gonna wait until next october in case he changes back to 91. We all saw what happened with Cole.

 

[ahmedou]

Very nice!

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

SASHADOU

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I think my jersey must have gotten lost. Might need to order another

 

[sampollock]

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

Blake should be very excited

 

[sampollock]

If he's stuck in Istanbul then that means his first game will be Monday

 

[LV426]

Caps fans seem to think Leonard is better than Demidov.

Those poor delirious bastards.