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

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

There are reports that he’s on his way.
Habs still need to get work permit US visa etc..before he can start playing.

I imagine he plays first game Saturday?

 

[DemidovSZN]

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I imagine he plays first game Saturday?

I'd be real surprised if he's ready that early. Probably more some time next week.

 

[Justin11]

I imagine he plays first game Saturday?

Depends how quickly they can get his work permit, usually takes 3-4 days. Probably next week vs Chicago.

 

[I miss Peter Popovic]

Jesus I lived under a rock today, literally just learned about this! Now I have to change my diapers

 

[ahmedou]

THE RUSSIAN LION

 

[KevSkillz4]

This guy will be a superstar.

Like Lane Hutson, he will change everything on Habs!!

I'm sooo happy to see him before the end of the season!!

 

[ahmedou]

THE DEMIDOV'S JERSEY OF AHMEDOU

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Who is going tonplay D on that line? Man we really need another decent center...would Evans be up for the task? You need someone that can back check and he does have some offensive awareness...every play dies on Newhook's stick lately. Hmmmm notbsure that works with the ripple effect on the lineup.

Newhooks actually been playing great, he can do definitely the lifting defensively. Not a checking line to be sure, but should be fun at least lol

 

[Beendair Donedat]

This seriously had me in the best mood all day. Adding the elite skill that Demidov possesses is only going to help this team and their depth.

I have to admit it, I was a little annoyed when Hughes didn’t sell at the deadline (at least some of the UFAs anyway) but Nick Suzuki put his money where his mouth was and carried this team on his back into the playoffs. He has been everywhere doing everything for this team. Now they’re rewarded with what is likely going to be a playoff spot, and reinforcements like Demidov to help shoulder some of the offensive load??? Cinderella stuff right here.

Welcome to Montreal, Bienvenue a Montreal young man. Let’s hope you have a long and illustrious career here.

Fowler, Demidov, Slafkovsky, Guhle, Hutson, Suzuki, Caufield… the future is bright in Habsland and thank God for it, it’s been far too long.

 

[red devil]

 

[ahmedou]

 

[Bacchus1]

Depends how quickly they can get his work permit, usually takes 3-4 days. Probably next week vs Chicago.

Inshallah!

 

[Skip Bayless]

Tony and Ivan will give us hilarious interviews for the next few years.

 

[Bacchus1]

So, what is the rule that allows him to play in the playoffs, since he wasn't on our roster after the trade deadline?

 

[red devil]

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I imagine he plays first game Saturday?

I think it will be the final two games against Chicago and Carolina.......Saturday is a possibility but work Visas can be tricky and he needs to practice with the team.

 

[Garbageyuk]

I think it will be the final two games against Chicago and Carolina.......Saturday is a possibility but work Visas can be tricky and he needs to practice with the team.

Practice yeah, but the rest is already dealt with, apparently.

 

[morhilane]

So, what is the rule that allows him to play in the playoffs, since he wasn't on our roster after the trade deadline?

He was on the reserve list (only unsigned prospects can be on that).

 

[Habssince89]

Just set Hutson up on one side and Demi on the other, and watch the cross ice passes. It should really open up the defenders in the zone. Lots of movement and chasing the play.

 

[OldCraig71]

I don't know if it will happen but it would be cool if he plays his first game against the Leafs.

 

[red devil]

 

[Treb]

 

[Sterling Archer]

There are reports that he’s on his way.
Habs still need to get work permit US visa etc..before he can start playing.

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

 

[Kojo]

Who is going tonplay D on that line? Man we really need another decent center...would Evans be up for the task? You need someone that can back check and he does have some offensive awareness...every play dies on Newhook's stick lately. Hmmmm notbsure that works with the ripple effect on the lineup.

There's a good chance he's going to play on the fourth line in his first game.

He shouldn't play with Newhook and Laine,