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The fans in town are passionate because hockey is part of so many people’s lives. And that’s why the Canadiens prospect calls the fans “crazy”… But in a good way.
The man drafted 5th overall by the Habs last June can’t wait to meet and see the Habs fans, because he knows how loud the Bell Centre can be.
He’s done his research… And receiving lots of positive messages from his new fans, that’s when he realized just how much of a religion hockey is in Montreal.
Ivan Demidov says Habs fans “are crazy in a good way”
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) August 22, 2024
Ivan Demidov may be aware of the fans’ passion… But I have a hard time believing he’s ready for the welcome he’ll receive at his first game at the Bell Centre.
The building will be packed to the rafters, and it’s going to explode when the Russian’s name is announced in the amphitheatre during the player introductions.
It’s going to be a sight to behold.
On that note, let’s not forget that Demidov said after his selection in the draft that he’s ready to face the music.
He loves the big moments, he maintains that he’s best when it really counts… And that’s why the pressure of the Montreal market doesn’t intimidate him.
Let’s wait and see if his mentality changes once he arrives in town, hehe.
But for now, every time he talks about the Habs, you can tell he’s looking forward to being here and living out his dream of playing in the National League, even if he says he’s open to the idea of playing in the AHL if need be.
Overtime
– Will the curse continue?
NHL cover athletes and their playoff success:
NHL 24: Cale Makar (2nd rd. exit)
NHL 23: Trevor Zegras (missed playoffs)
NHL 22: Auston Matthews (1st rd. exit)
NHL 21: Alexander Ovechkin (1st rd. exit)
NHL 20: Auston Matthews (missed playoffs)
NHL 19: P.K. Subban (1st rd. exit)… pic.twitter.com/BHoeqILMAt– Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) August 22, 2024
– Why not!
This is awesome! @Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery is watching today’s Commanders practice.
Hockey season is right around the corner! pic.twitter.com/UOAopIKI9e
– Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 22, 2024
– He’s right!
The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off will mark the first best-on-best tournament with NHL players since 2016 and @NHLFlyers goaltender Samuel Ersson
is excited to see hockey on the international stage again. #4Nations
Full story: https://t.co/oJDXL8cAyw pic.twitter.com/B810ned0CX
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) August 22, 2024