It’s confirmed, Ivan Demidov has signed his contract with the Habs

Earlier today, we learned that Ivan Demidov was coming to Montreal.

But by the time of the announcement, his contract had not yet been signed with the Canadiens.

Well, that’s done now. The Habs announced that they have agreed on the terms of a three-year entry-level contract with the forward.

The Canadiens have agreed on the terms of a three-year entry-level contract (2024-2025 to 2026-2027) with forward Ivan Demidov.

Communiqué ↓ #GoHabsGohttps://t.co/jG0xW4ltum

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 8, 2025

What’s important to know here is that the contract starts immediately (season 24-25) and will end at the end of the 26-27 season.

He will therefore burn a year of his contract to be able to join the Canadiens this season.

He will be able to sign a big contract afterwards… but good.

Until then, the Habs will be able to take advantage of him at a low salary. And that’s just fine!

The organization’s plan will be to give him some games before the end of the season.

That being said, also note that according to RG Media, the Canadiens’ prospect will be heading to Montreal within the next 24 hours.

His arrival in the city is imminent, therefore.

And if he needs a lift, I know more than one person who would be happy to pick him up at the airport! Hehe:

ELC confirmed for #GoHabsGo prospect Ivan Demidov, who expects to play some games before the end of the season.

First year of his ELC is burned immediately and he is en-route in the next 24 hours. https://t.co/3URpzAvSQG

— Marco D’Amico (@mndamico) April 8, 2025

Right now, there’s really a buzz in Montreal.

The guys must be going crazy in the locker room and it’s also chaotic among the team’s fans.

Everyone was so eager to see this situation unfold, after all. And now that it’s done… let’s just say the excitement is really at its peak.

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen this in the city. It feels good!

Overtime

– Indeed.

So the Canadiens hold the second wild-card playoff spot in Eastern Conference with a six-point lead and they have also signed top prospects Ivan Demidov and Jacob Fowler. Exciting times for #Habs fans.

— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) April 8, 2025

– There you have it.

Two weeks ago, one of our editors at @DLCoulisses analyzed Russian media and published an article on the possibility of seeing Ivan Demidov join MTL as soon as SKA was eliminated. He analyzed the situation after reading some interesting things in… pic.twitter.com/m1WqbmWfwX

— Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) April 8, 2025

– I love it.

Habs fans watching a Lane Hutson Calder-worthy season and then Ivan Demidov sign his ELC pic.twitter.com/8GLsUSrevE

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 8, 2025