Major development for Ivan Demidov and the Canadiens: Kent Hughes has his man
The Canadiens and Kent Hughes are currently in Florida, along with several other executives, to meet the phenomenon Ivan Demidov.
Demidov is listed as the logical 2nd overall choice for the upcoming draft, but for various reasons, he is slipping down the rankings, similar to Matvei Michkov.
His country of birth raises many questions. Additionally, there have been mixed reports about him, particularly regarding his height.
Firstly, there is no comparison with Michkov. Demidov does not have a long-term contract in the KHL and has even turned down offers to arrive in the NHL sooner.
Secondly, his measurements are much more surprising than expected. The initial reports indicated he was 5'10" or 5'11". For the Canadiens, this could have been a factor given their roster of smaller players, but the reality is different.
"Ivan Demidov is here. He speaks English well, he's taller than expected. He happily shocked NHL teams with both of those revelations.
On the potential No. 2 pick, who plans to be in North America for the 2025-26 season." - Sean Shapiro
"Ivan Demidov today at 6'1 but official NHL Central Scouting measurements are on Thursday." - Demidov's agent
In short, Demidov seems ready for the NHL, both mentally and physically. This is excellent news for the Canadiens, especially if he is still available when they make their 5th pick.
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In your opinion, would Ivan Demidov be a better choice than Cayden Lindstrom for the Canadiens? |
Yes | 356 | 66 % |
No | 183 | 34 % |
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