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Series: Ivan Demidov will not be on the SKA’s top-12 for the first game
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Series: Ivan Demidov will not be on the SKA’s top-12 for the first game
Credit: The ups and downs of Ivan Demidov continue. The Habs prospect, who is not always in the good books of his coach, has seen Roman Rotenberg confirm that for the first match of his team’s playoffs, he will act as the 13th forward. The game, against Dynamo, will take place in two days. SKA coach […]
The ups and downs of Ivan Demidov continue.

The Habs prospect, who is not always in the good books of his coach, has seen Roman Rotenberg confirm that for the first match of his team’s playoffs, he will act as the 13th forward.

The game, against Dynamo, will take place in two days.

Demidov, who has played on all lines this season, who has acted as the 13th forward, and who was recently left aside, never really knows what to expect in terms of playing time.

And if he is the 13th forward, it is possible that he will play little in the playoffs.

Of course, Roman Rotenberg said that his player was fine with all this and the door is open to see him get more playing time if the circumstances become favorable, but…

But it’s not starting well.

Of course, Demidov can’t say publicly that he’s unhappy because that would have serious implications that would be too important. And with a few weeks left in the season, it’s pointless to put the club’s back up against the wall.

So for now, he can only wait. And that, even if he’s the team’s top scorer this season.

Note, for those who think Demidov could finish the season in Montreal, don’t hold your breath. Don’t expect to see SKA release him before the end of his contract at the end of May.

The most realistic scenario remains to see him sign an entry-level contract starting in June, when the Habs will probably no longer be alive. And next year, he’ll be there.


Overtime

– Ah yes?

– What do you think?

– He’s developing well.

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