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

[salbutera]

From the Rotenberg interview it seems like a potential future show match between the Habs and SKA may have been a factor. Letting Demidov leave early in good will to make sure there's a good relationship with the organization going forward.

I called it… that’s how you being in payoff / revenue$$$$

 

[ahmedou]

Just nearly crashed the car reading the news

I can't work anymore...

I needou a dayoff...

 

[LesCactus]

I thought you wanted to go far in the playoffs?

We do. That’s why we’re getting him and not Matthews

 

[nyhabsfan]

IM ERECT

You sure...hard to tell?

 

[Sasha Orlov]

This is the most important question of this thread!

Real

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

The real hero in all this is Big Dick Nick. If not for him, Habs probably sell during TDL and aren't looking at the playoffs right now. Then who knows if Demidov comes over

 

[Mrb1p]

He said Kovy was one of his favorite players. Both are russian magicians, blond hair. It's 27.

 

[dauv]

OK I am Starting it now

Can he score 40 in 4 games (if he plays Friday) or more realistic can he score 30 in 3 games if he starts Saturday. It's a stretch but I think he can do it

 

[Sasha Orlov]

What number will Demidov wear for the Canadiens?

99

 

[OldCraig71]

Hughes didn't make a trade because he knew that Ivan was on the way. He punked everyone!!!!

 

[Saundies]

The real hero in all this is Big Dick Nick. If not for him, Habs probably sell during TDL and aren't looking at the playoffs right now. Then who knows if Demidov comes over

True captain. Put the team on his back, protected his guys, gave us an opportunity to pick up our Russian son early from daycare.

 

[dauv]

99

99 2.0

 

[Quatre Vingt Treize]

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!!

15 million in caproom is a lot to give up during one of your cup years. Certainly not worth what he add playing half dozen games this year.

 

[LesCactus]

He said Kovy was one of his favorite players. Both are russian magicians, blond hair. It's 27.

Wonder what are his thoughts on Galchenyuk

 

[Justin11]

99

Gretzky will be at the Bell Centre ceremony to unretire the leaguewide #99 for Demidov.

 

[SergeConstantin]

 

[sampollock]

690 mitch says nothing from the habs yet
what a clown

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced Tuesday that the organization has agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract (2024-25 to 2026-27) with forward Ivan Demidov." - Montreal Canadiens

 

[HomaridII]

Still can't believe this is real. WOW.

 

[Price is Wright]

I thought you wanted to go far in the playoffs?

Good point. Montreal doesn't need Ontario Drouin.

 

[Runner77]

FlightAware?

FlightorFrightAware. I never thought Rottenberg was ever going to loosen his grip on Vanya.

Rottenberg claimed in his just concluded BPM interview that he set Demidov free based on his good relationship with him.

Meantime, Demidov still wondering how he ever managed to keep his composure long enough to escape a madman. From Demidov’s perspective, there was no relationship, only a syndrome.

 

[red devil]

 

[HomaridII]

 

[dauv]

Gretzky will be at the Bell Centre ceremony to unretire the leaguewide #99 for Demidov.

or Demidov will just add a 9 to 99 to make it 999. Gretzky did it to Howe's 9 to make 99. Keep the trend going I guess

 

[Andrei79]

This is a gamechanger.

The boost the players will get from the crowd should be enough to get a few more wins and clinch.

They couldn't have written a better story.

Now for Reinbacher and Fowler to win the Calder Cup.

When was the last time any of us have this positive about the team ?

 

[tazsub3]

Poor Washington LOL!

Going up against WC2 only to get Demidov'd!

Too excited!!!

Funny enough win or lose would be a Habs win.
Even if we lose , him so see record ovi in the first round will pay dividends down the road