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- Ivan Demidov, a top prospect, will join the Montreal Canadiens this season from Russia.
- SKA Saint Petersburg mutually terminated Demidov's KHL contract, clearing his path to the NHL.
- Demidov, the Canadiens' fifth-overall pick, signed a three-year entry-level deal on Tuesday.
- General Manager Kent Hughes stated, "The objective was to see him play in person."
- Demidov is a boost to the Canadiens as they approach a playoff spot for the first time since 2021.
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Canadiens Fans Were In A Flight-Trackin' Mood For Star Prospect Ivan Demidov's Arrival
The Montreal Canadiens are in a position I promise you they were not expecting to be in at the start of the season: on the cusp of sealing a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.And, as if that wasn't exciting enough, the Habs were able to call in some reinforcements, and their prized first-round pick from the 2024 NHL Draft was signed to an entry-level deal earlier this week and arrived in Canada with the throngs of fans ready to greet him.SIGN UP …
The great Artyom Levshunov-Ivan Demidov debate is about to reach the NHL stage
BOSTON — It’s fitting that top Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov reportedly is expected to make his NHL debut against the Blackhawks on Monday in Montreal.The Hawks, after all, were torn between Demidov and Artyom Levshunov for the No. 2 pick in last year’s draft, weighing the pros and cons of a difficult decision for months before deciding to take Levshunov.Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson even made an unsuccessful attempt to land Demidov with…
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