Ivan Demidov represents a challenge for the Caps, according to their head coach

Earlier in the evening, Danslescoulisses revealed his team’s predictions for the Canadiens-Capitals series.

The predictions were fairly mixed, but most columnists expect a lot from Ivan Demidov. And clearly, so do the Caps. Their head coach, Spencer Carbery, spoke to the media today and praised the young man.

He also admitted that his team is wary of the Russian.

Capitals wary of Russian forward… “We don’t have a lot of video” https://t.co/XNuf 7va2bs

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Washington knows Demidov’s talent and knows he could be a game changer.

The problem for the Caps: they don’t have much video on the youngster, who played just two games with the Habs. Like everyone else, the DC team has highlights of him in the KHL, but it’s not the same league, obviously.

But in the two games he played in the NHL, the coach noticed that he’s the kind of player who thrives when the platform is big and wants the puck at all costs, especially in important moments.

Against the Blackhawks and Hurricanes, we saw some very good flashes from the young man who collected two points in one period against Chicago. How dangerous will he be in the playoffs? Will he be the Habs’ best player?

Alex Ovechkin and his team will be waiting for him, that’s for sure.

In addition to praising the 93, Carbery also had good things to say about the opponent’s core of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery with tons of praise for Habs rookie Ivan Demidov today:

“A lot of young players come into the league, they look (at someone like) Nick Suzuki & Cole Caufield and you defer, right? Nuh uh. Like he’s (thinking), ‘I can be the guy that can… pic.twitter.com/9YLsFX3Nya

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) April 21, 2025

One thing’s for sure, the next recipient of the Jack-Adams Trophy isn’t taking the eighth-ranked team in the East lightly.

He knows what happened in 2010…

But to add to Demidov’s story, we learned today, via Olivier Primeau’s X account, that he’s partnered with Downlow, the new relaxation drink.

Lane Hutson has also been a partner for a few days now.

Another HUGE signing for Relax Downlow

After Lane Hutson, I’m so happy to welcome Ivan Demidovvvvvv to the family of Quebec’s #1 relaxing drink!

Relax Downlow has been THE #1 relaxing drink since its launch in Quebec! … pic.twitter.com/4oCVm6rVU9

– Olivier Primeau (@olivier_primeau) April 20, 2025