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« Ivan Demidov could be the best player of the CH upon his arrival in Montreal »

 Félix Forget
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« Ivan Demidov could be the best player of the CH upon his arrival in Montreal »
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When looking at Ivan Demidov’s season in Russia, what stands out quite clearly is the lack of ice time the undeniable talent of the kid. Even if he is not always placed in optimal conditions, he manages more often than not to stand out from the crowd.

The Rookie of the Month in the KHL often has little ice time, but scoring 26 points in 38 games despite this shows that he is a special young player.

And this means that his coach is quietly forced to play him accordingly. Tomorrow, he will again be on the first line of SKA for a big match against CSKA.

But in Montreal, we are mainly looking forward to seeing him in the Canadiens uniform. And clearly, there are those who see big things for the arrival of the young Russian.

Eric Engels (Sportsnet) recently chatted with an executive from an Eastern team… and the executive in question does not hide it: he believes Demidov will be a game-changer in Montreal.

How much? To the point where he believes that upon his arrival in Montreal, Demidov will quickly become the best player on the Canadiens… and that he could be as soon as he sets foot in Quebec.

Obviously, this is a strong statement considering that the young player will arrive in the city at 19 years old (his current age) and that the Canadiens are relying on quality players. Guys like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovský, and Lane Hutson are no slouches… but Demidov is truly a special talent.

We saw it in Philadelphia this year with Matvei Michkov: it didn’t take him long to demonstrate the extent of his talent. One can wonder if the same will be true for Demidov… or if it will be even more impressive.

The executive surveyed by Engels has no doubt, however: Demidov will have an immediate impact with the Canadiens, and while one must remain cautious with expectations, the young Russian really seems to be a very special young player.

Let’s see if he will immediately be the best player on the team upon his arrival.


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