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

[_vivelequebec_]

When does he play his first game you think?

I hope on Monday

 

[le_sean]

Listening to Tony and crew talking about Demi playing alongside Evans and Army does make some sense. He's covered defensively and gets the easier matchups against whoever they are playing. Pending how he adjusts to the NHL speed, then you can move him around the lineup if need be.

It should be with Evans and Kapanen then. Armia really needs to take a week off. He can’t even ice the puck properly

 

[ahmedou]

THE MONTREAL CANADIENS STATS OF IVAN DEMIDOV ARE AVAILABLE! ON ELITE PROSPECTS!

 

[Redux91]

He created that first goal with a great forecheck.

There’s some things done on the ice that don’t show up statistically for players individually. He’s a big part of the success of that line. While Demidov is talented, they’d be missing a huge piece of the puzzle. For one, they wouldn’t cycle the puck well, at all. A lot of their offence comes from keeping the play alive.

It’s actually insane to me that someone would think of breaking up what is a Top 3 line in the NHL since the 4 Nations.

I really hate that people refuse to see the work he actually does on that line not involving G and A's
It's just too bad f*** lol

There is NO Caufield goal without the job Slaf did to chase and RETRIEVE a dump in and muscle off the defender who turns it over so we gain possession In their own zone
Hell we moved the puck so well on that sequence Slaf *and* Hutson couldn't get points there

I encourage people to go watch that play unfold again in the 10 min highlights (in french shows it better) and tell me with a straight face Slaf doesn't help that line

 

[ahmedou]

The Montreal Canadiens stats of Ivan Demidov are available! On Elite Prospects!

 

[Deebs]

It should be with Evans and Kapanen then. Armia really needs to take a week off. He can’t even ice the puck properly

I agree he and some others need a few days off.

 

[Hannibal]

Listening to Tony and crew talking about Demi playing alongside Evans and Army does make some sense. He's covered defensively and gets the easier matchups against whoever they are playing. Pending how he adjusts to the NHL speed, then you can move him around the lineup if need be.

Don’t f***ing overthink it. We need offence. Put him with Newhook and Laine and lets hope it works. Anyway next year, he won’t be playing with them
Next year.

 

[rahad]

With the way Heineman has been playing post-injury, and the way Kapanen has played since coming back, I would put Kapanen in the lineup over Heineman for the playoffs

Yeah, I'm little bit worry about Heineman. I hope he is not going full Joshua Roy on us. He need to bounce back very soon before he lose his position with us.

 

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[DemidovSZN]

Well I mean why not though? Kappy and Heineman did...surely he could outperform those 2 no? Or were you more trying to ease him in?

For me the idea of playing him with Gally and Dvorak is not to ease him but those 2 are doing very well right now and Demidov could use a guy like Gally with him for his forecheck.

 

[le_sean]

I really hate that people refuse to see the work he actually does on that line not involving G and A's
It's just too bad f*** lol

There is NO Caufield goal without the job Slaf did to chase and RETRIEVE a dump in and muscle off the defender who turns it over so we gain possession In their own zone
Hell we moved the puck so well on that sequence Slaf *and* Hutson couldn't get points there

I encourage people to go watch that play unfold again in the 10 min highlights (in french shows it better) and tell me with a straight face Slaf doesn't help that line

Plus if you think rookie Demidov is good enough to make an impact on the 1st line, then you should think he’s good enough to vastly improve what should be our 2nd line that is completely ineffective 5v5

 

[ahmedou]

Flight Radar loading

Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks on my calendar checklist

 

[Deebs]

Don’t f***ing overthink it. We need offence. Put him with Newhook and Laine and lets hope it works. Anyway next year, he won’t be playing with them
Next year.

Guess we'll see in a few days

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

He created that first goal with a great forecheck.

There’s some things done on the ice that don’t show up statistically for players individually. He’s a big part of the success of that line. While Demidov is talented, they’d be missing a huge piece of the puzzle. For one, they wouldn’t cycle the puck well, at all. A lot of their offence comes from keeping the play alive.

It’s actually insane to me that someone would think of breaking up what is a Top 3 line in the NHL since the 4 Nations.

Yeah we want to get a third line going. Not dismantle our best ones. Especially not one of the better ones in the league. Quite insane.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Hearing that some people are going to the airport ....our fanbase is amazing.
Any of you going?

Apparently he's not arriving today. According to Max Truman and D'Amico, the info regarding him arriving today is false.

Truman was on BPM Sports this morning and he said that he's still in Turkey right now and his plane hasn't departed from there to come here yet.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Listening to Tony and crew talking about Demi playing alongside Evans and Army does make some sense. He's covered defensively and gets the easier matchups against whoever they are playing. Pending how he adjusts to the NHL speed, then you can move him around the lineup if need be.

I agree with that take. Evans is someone who will help him adjust because he's responsible defensively. He's good on face-offs so chances they start with the puck is stronger than if he played with Newhook (who by the way, I would be happy if he plays with him, as well).

 

[Boyon90]

Day after demidov signing should be national Holliday ъуъ

 

[SwiftyHab]

Apparently he's not arriving today. According to Max Truman and D'Amico, the info regarding him arriving today is false.

Truman was on BPM Sports this morning and he said that he's still in Turkey right now and his plane hasn't departed from there to come here yet.

According to D'Amico, he'll arrive in TO on Friday at 7:10PM. habs will be in Ottawa at that time. Guess hell just wait there for them to come that night.

I love how were all monitoring travel info. Every detail counts!!

 

[Hannibal]

I agree with that take. Evans is someone who will help him adjust because he's responsible defensively. He's good on face-offs so chances they start with the puck is stronger than if he played with Newhook (who by the way, I would be happy if he plays with him, as well).

I agree with that take. Evans is someone who will help him adjust because he's responsible defensively. He's good on face-offs so chances they start with the puck is stronger than if he played with Newhook (who by the way, I would be happy if he plays with him, as well).

This is a michel therrien pov.

If we get Demidov, lets fn put him where he can help us. By playing with players that can follow his offensive mind. Who cares if newhook doesnt win the faceoff. Evans and Armis are offensive black hole now.

 

[Paradoxe]

If not #91 maybe he can rock #27 . I know it's been cursed since Drouin and Chucky but curses are meant to be broken. Obviously biased because its my favorite number

what about #8?? Our Ovi !

 

[Justin11]

Apparently he's not arriving today. According to Max Truman and D'Amico, the info regarding him arriving today is false.

Truman was on BPM Sports this morning and he said that he's still in Turkey right now and his plane hasn't departed from there to come here yet.

Heard it as well on BPM. It sounds like tomorrow, but for that we have to wait for a confirmation.

 

[ahmedou]

Demidov's number with Montreal Canadiens: maybe a possibility of #27 or #82

Source: Tricolore Sports to Ahmedou

SO NO #91 FOR THIS 24/25 SEASON

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

This is a michel therrien pov.

If we get Demidov, lets fn put him where he can help us. By playing with players that can follow his offensive mind. Who cares if newhook doesnt win the faceoff. Evans and Armis are offensive black hole now.

Yeah, it's almost a given that you put an awesome rookie forward with the exploitation line, which Newhook and Laine are. Vanya will also get to play a lot with Hutson by being used as exploitation. This is how Caufueld was used too. Always had Petry and Suzuki with him as exploitation in the 2021 run.

 

[ahmedou]

So no #91 for this 24/25 season!

 

[Toene]

He literally could’ve had at least 2 points last night and create chances in multiple ways most shift. They’re much better at 5v5 with him.

He fumbles the puck so often it's infuriating.