Ivan Demidov Signs an Eight-Year Contract with the Canadiens

It's official: Ivan Demidov has signed a long-term contract with the Canadiens.

The young Russian has signed an eight-year deal to stay in Montreal for the long term. Keep in mind that this new contract won't take effect for another year, as he'll still be on his entry-level contract next year.

The big question was what the salary would be. And we finally have the answer: he signed for $9.125 million per year.

He will therefore be the team's highest-paid forward (starting in 2027–28), but not the highest-paid player overall. He will earn less than Noah Dobson, who makes $9.5 million per year.

Once again, a young player has turned down more money to sign with Montreal.

Ivan Demidov. 9 seasons. Montreal Canadiens.

He's staying. Ivan Demidov has agreed to terms on an 8-year extension at $9.125M AAV. #GoHabsGo #WeAreGoldStar! pic.twitter.com/Ayny7y7JYR

— Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) July 1, 2026