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Roman Rotenberg compares Ivan Demidov to Evgeni Malkin in terms of talent
Raphael Simard
Roman Rotenberg compares Ivan Demidov to Evgeni Malkin in terms of talent
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The news of the hour at the Canadiens and in the NHL, is the arrival of Ivan Demidov in North America.

Just moments after being released by his club in Russia, he signed his entry-level contract.

His former coach in Russia, Roman Rotenberg, took the opportunity to speak to the Montreal media. Firstly, he praised him to BPM Sports, saying among other things that he will have an immediate impact, and to RDS, afterwards. On the RDS network, he compared his former protégé to none other than Evgeni Malkin in terms of talent.

His hockey IQ, his hockey sense. I think he has a very good one. He can create plays out of nothing. – Roman Rotenberg

Despite not treating him well all season, Rotenberg, who had a say in breaking Demidov’s contract, only had good things to say about him. Obviously, he wasn’t going to criticize him in his many interviews, but he still accepted to speak to networks that had criticized him all season.

Rotenberg is not crazy. He must know that he didn’t win over everyone in Quebec. His presence on RDS and BPM Sports is greatly appreciated. He earned some respect from me.

But to get back to the comparison he made between the two Russians, it’s still interesting. In Montreal, we have to go back a long way to see a player with the talent of Malkin. Even if he slowed down in recent years, he was still a monster in his prime. It’s a shame he was in the shadow of Sidney Crosby, because clearly, he would have had much more recognition if he played for another team.

In 1209 games with the Penguins, Geno collected 1343 points, including 513 goals.

If Demidov can have a similar career, let’s say Montreal would be in good hands. Especially since the 71 contributed to three Stanley Cups.


Overtime

– Congratulations to them.

– He will have other opportunities to get noticed.

– Tickets for $3 in Columbus. [HF]

– May he come back strong!

– An 800th game for Erik Gudbranson.

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