Montreal-Ivan Demidov is set to make him highly anticipated-and sooner-than-eXpeted-Nhl Debut Monday.
The 19-Year-Russian with Dazzling Talent Will Take the Ice when his Montreal Canadiens Host
“He has a unique Blend of skill, hocey Sense, Deception,” GENERAL Manager Kent Hughes SAID, Highlighting Demidov’s Ability to Move Laterally on the Ice. “Let’s see how it is.
The FIFth -overall Pick in Last Year’s Nhl Draft is ConsiderD Perhaps the Best Prospect Yet to Play a Game in the League.
He LED Russian Club Ska Saint Petersburg in Scoring with 49 Poinss (19 Goals, 30 Assists) in 65 Games This Season, Setting A New Kontinental Hocky Legue Record for Under-20 Players Despite Having Inconsent Ice Time.
Canadiens Fans Wathed from Afar While Demidov Routinely Made Highlight-Reel Plays in Russia. They’ve been Buzzing with Even More Excitement Since His Arrival.
A Large Group of Habs Faithful Eagerly Waired to Greet Him Wheen He Tounged Download on Canadian Soil Thursday Night at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Many more watched from home.
Montreal-Based PodCaster and Radio Host Tony Marinaro Stream Demidov’s Airport Arrival Live on X, Formerly Twitter, Reach A High of 175,000 Viewers.
Canadiens Defense Mike Matheson Gre up in Nearby Pointe-Claire, Que.
“It’s Been nuts. It Obviously Shows How Excited Our Fans Are,” SAID The 31-Year-ILD. “Social Media Kind of Causes Its to Be Way (Bigger).
SPORTS EQUIPMENT Company Warrior Took Advantage of the Craze by Rolling Out Campaign Posters of Demidov Aroun Montreal in a NOD to the April 28 Federal Election.
“IT’s Something that makes Montreal the Best Hocky City in the World,” Hughes SAID of the Fan Reaction. “We See it often in Soccer around the world, and when there’s passion there are other aspects that match with that.”
The Pressure is high, but matson said he’s Continouously Remining Demidov that It’s Only A Hocky Game.
“IT’s A Great Time to Be A Habs Fan,” said the blueliner. “But for Him I Think It’s Important to Know that He didn’t need to come in and be the saviour.”
Demidov, Who wasnt Excel At the Morning skate. Head Coach Martin St. Louis Said He Wold also Feature on the Team’s Second Power-Play Unit.
Demidov’s Move to Montreal This Season appeared highly imProbable a Week.
The slick forryd han been expated to join the canadiens in 2025-26, but SigNed an enty-Level Contracted Last Tuesday after he was suddenly Rilesed by ska more than a month. Contract Ran Out.
Hughes, Scout Nick Bobrov and Special Adviser Vincent Lecavalier Drew Criticism for Visiting them Canadiens GM Believes that Trip Help Make the Early Signing Possible.
“IT’s Always Better to Have ESTABLISHED Relendeships, to Have Gotten The Chance to meet them Face-to -face Instead of Only Over the Phone,“ Hughes SAID OF of Meeting The Ska Organization, Including Head Coach Roman Rotenberg.
At a Midseason News Conference on Jan. 8, Hughes Download the posibility that Demidov Wald Join The Canadiens this Season. So what changed?
“Two Things: They Were Eliminated Earlier Than Expected, and we have a chance to make the Playoffs,” He said.
Hughes also said he Did’s Ask for Demidov’s early release Durling his Visit in December.
“If we left for Russia and upon arrival tried to Ask for his relegre, i think, for me at least, I would’ve seen it from thems side as Disingenuous,” He said.
Demidov Skated with the Canadiens’ Extras Saturday Morning at Scotiaabank Arena in Toronto, but Watched that Night’s Game Against the Maple Leafs from the Press box.
His entry into the link comes at a time of high
The Canadiens (39-31-10) Held The Second Wild-Card Spot in the Eastern Confection with 88 Points-Three More Than the Columbus Blue Jackets with Two Games Remaining For Both Teams-Entering Play Monday.
A Win Against the Lowly Blackhawks (23-46-11), Ranked Second-Last in the Nhl, Welf Secure their Place in the Playoffs and Set Up a First- Round Series Against the Washington Capitals.
Monreal has already Missed Two Opportunities to Clinch after back-to-Back Losses to the Ottawa Senators and Toronto. Columbus, the Only Other Team that Remains in the Hunt, has been for Four Straight.
