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Ivan Demidov is likely to finish the season in junior
Marc-Olivier Cook
Ivan Demidov is likely to finish the season in junior
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We are all looking forward to seeing Ivan Demidov arrive in Montreal.

This is normal, he is one of the best prospects in the National League and we all expect him to be able to help the Habs quickly.

But at this level… let’s note that we shouldn’t necessarily believe he will arrive in town as soon as the SKA of Saint-Petersburg is eliminated in the playoffs.

Marco D’Amico talked about it in a recent article (RG Media) and it’s very well explained: a source told him that if the SKA is quickly eliminated in the playoffs, the Habs’ prospect will continue his season in the MHL.

The MHL, let’s remember, is the equivalent of the junior league in Russia.

And let’s also remember that Demidov broke all records in this league last season…

In 23-24, Demidov played 30 games with the SKA-1946 St-Petersburg in the MHL.

And he collected… 60 points, including 23 goals. The Habs’ prospect also helped the club win the championship with 28 points in just 17 games.

What I’m trying to say here is that he has nothing to learn in a league like that… and if he is forced to finish the season in the MHL, he will play in a lower caliber than his talent.

Especially since, well… Demidov is one of the most productive players in the KHL this season, one of the best leagues on the planet. This won’t stop his coach from leaving him out tomorrow, but that’s another discussion.

The Habs’ prospect, playing in a league like the MHL, would not be able to progress because he was already too strong last season.

Note that according to Marco D’Amico’s information, there would be only one way to see Ivan Demidov leave Russia to finish the season in Montreal.

The Habs would have to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, which will take place in June.

The reason is simple: Demidov’s contract with the SKA will end on May 31.


In Overtime

– No surprise here.

– A chance that the Habs can count on them.

– Ah yes?

– To follow.

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