Ivan Demidov Hints at Which Center He Prefers to Play With on the Canadiens

In a recent video shared by veeehockey, the Russian was seen commenting on some of his teammates, and his attention turned to Kirby Dach.

Demidov didn't explicitly state that he absolutely wanted to play with him at center, but his words left little doubt about the respect he has for number 77.

When asked about Dach's style, Demidov was clear:

These comments show just how attentive the young Russian forward is to the details of his new teammates' game. For a 19-year-old player trying to integrate quickly into the Canadiens' world, noticing these aspects in Dach demonstrates his understanding of the North American game.

Dach, let's recall, has been limited by injuries over the past few seasons, but in my opinion, his potential is still very high.

The Canadiens still see him as a center capable of playing a key role behind Nick Suzuki, and hearing a player like Demidov highlight his progress can only give the organization more confidence.

Personally, I'd really like to see Demidov alongside Dach. The potential of a line completed by Patrick Laine could be really solid in the offensive zone.

You can see them in action here:

I think the key will be the health of Laine and Dach, because the talent for these three players is clearly there!