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Ivan Demidov : his agent signed him at 12 years old
Pablo Herrera-Vergara
Ivan Demidov : his agent signed him at 12 years old
Credit: The adjectives to describe Ivan Demidov’s game are scarce. With a coach who did not give him constant chances, he performed small miracles. He will land in a whole new world, while fans, players, and habs’ coaches await him with open arms. His agent, Dan Milstein, recognized his talent, and has done so for a […]

The adjectives to describe Ivan Demidov’s game are scarce. With a coach who did not give him constant chances, he performed small miracles. He will land in a whole new world, while fans, players, and habs’ coaches await him with open arms.

His agent, Dan Milstein, recognized his talent, and has done so for a long time. In an interview with The Sick Podcast, he said he took a plane to see Demidov play at 12 years old. Yes, at 12 years old. This was also the case for Artyom Levshunov, the Blackhawks’ prospect who was drafted second overall in the last draft.

Milstein went on to say that he never signs players before the age of 16, it’s his principle, but Demidov’s and Levshunov’s cases were exceptional. He had to see him in person and sign him.

The agent finished by saying how excited he is to see Demidov play his first game in the NHL. He is convinced that he will have a big impact with the team, and he is not the only one. We should not have to wait too long, as Demidov’s work permit will be settled soon. ‘Even his sticks have already arrived in Montreal and he could make his debut next Monday. What is special for Milstein is that his two clients could face each other on the occasion.

We often forget how much an agent’s work is an investment in young players. They help bring them to the highest level, but the return on investment only comes several years later, if it comes at all. In the case of Milstein and Demidov, it will have taken 7 years, but it will have paid off in the end.


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