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Here is the reason why Demidov has a bonus if he wins the Conn Smythe this year
Pablo Herrera-Vergara
Here is the reason why Demidov has a bonus if he wins the Conn Smythe this year
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It’s hard not to talk about Ivan Demidov in Montreal right now. As he signed his entry-level contract in the NHL, many noticed a rather particular clause in the contract of the Russian prospect.

Indeed, there is a $550,000 bonus in his contract if he wins the Conn-Smythe Trophy this season. As a reminder, it’s the trophy awarded to the player of excellence in the playoffs.

It’s a pretty particular clause, but it’s quite strategic on the part of Kent Hughes.

As Nicolas Cloutier reports, who spoke with Hart Levine of PuckPedia, Demidov cannot have access to type A or B bonuses for this season.

So it’s a way to offer a little something extra in the contract, although it’s an amount of money that the habs would be extremely happy to give.

It’s not a usual bonus, but it’s an extra in the circumstances.

Demidov also has bonuses if he plays 5 and 10 playoff games, which total $55,000.

Kent Hughes also protected himself in some way for next year, as Demidov’s bonuses won’t be as high as the limit allows.

This situation reminds us how Kent Hughes’ past as an agent can serve the habs in contracts like this one. He knows the small flaws in the NHL formalities very well, which undoubtedly helps him. We don’t talk about it enough, but he does a colossal job of managing his payroll.

When he arrived, he quietly cleaned house, and it’s paying off now that the team is on the verge of having good years.

Demidov’s clan was satisfied with the contract, as everything was settled in less than 3 hours.

All that’s left is the work permit to see Demidov with a Tricolore jersey, but that’s not in the habs’ hands.


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