Ivan Demidov will arrive in Toronto tonight

Marco D’Amico has just reported that prospect Ivan Demidov is set to land in Canada tonight.

The one who writes for RG media claims that the Russian, who was in Turkey waiting for his administrative papers to be in order, has settled everything. He can therefore arrive in the country without any problems.

He will arrive in Toronto tonight.

Ivan Demidov is en route to Toronto He’ll join the Habs on Saturday and is expected to make his NHL debut Monday at the Bell Centre vs. Chicago.https://t.co/qdOWXQgy83

— RG (@TheRGMedia) April 10, 2025

The plan right now is not to have him play in Ontario. He will not be around the club tomorrow night, in Ottawa: it’s rather the team that will join him in Toronto after Friday’s game.

But again: don’t expect to see him on the ice in Ontario on Saturday night, against the Maple Leafs. The plan is still to have him start at home, on Monday against Chicago.

He will therefore have time to get used to his new environment, both in terms of the team and cultural shock or time difference.

The fact that he is arriving in Toronto will prevent Montreal fans from going to see him at the airport. It’s a shame for the fans, but it’s logical for the club so that his transition is more… peaceful.

More details to come….