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1 in 20 on the powerplay in the last 9 games: Demidov deserves a chance to prove himself on the first wave
Marc-Olivier Cook
1 in 20 on the powerplay in the last 9 games: Demidov deserves a chance to prove himself on the first wave
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The Canadiens’ powerplay is a problem right now.

The two waves don’t seem to be able to find a way to score and it’s starting to become worrying.

Over the last nine games, the Canadiens have a 1 for 20 record on the powerplay. That’s a 5% success rate, which…

comes at a bad time since the Habs will need to be efficient with the man advantage to beat the Washington Capitals.

But Martin St-Louis has a new card to play: Ivan Demidov.

The Habs’ new forward has the skills and talent to help the team on the first powerplay wave. And I agree with Tony Marinaro, who talked about it on La Poche Bleue: it’s maybe time to see Martin St-Louis give him a chance at that level by putting him on the first unit.

The Canadiens’ coach also knows that Demidov can have an impact in those situations.

And that’s why after today’s practice, St-Louis didn’t seem to rule out making changes to his powerplay formation.

Ivan Demidov has only played two games in the NHL, but we can already see why he is seen as an extremely talented player.

He is capable of creating plays with his hands and vision: right now, the Habs need a player like him on the powerplay.

The Russian is already building a connection with Lane Hutson, the team’s quarterback on the powerplay… why not give him a chance to prove himself?

All this to say that the Canadiens need to find a way to correct their powerplay shortcomings.

And… that the solution might just be Ivan Demidov.

Since they have him and aren’t playing him much at even strength, they might as well give him the opportunity to help the team on the powerplay.


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