Why Kent Hughes? Because he made the right choice to select Demidov at the 5th overall pick, especially since the young prospect will receive quality support in the KHL.
Indeed, Ivan Demidov will play on the same team as Evgeny Kuznetsov, who decided to forego the final year of his $7.8 million contract shared between the Capitals and Hurricanes to sign a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg.
So it's confirmed that Kuznetsov is officially leaving the NHL. He will be an asset for the development of his young teammate, who will join the NHL next year.
He will be able to prepare him for what lies ahead and the caliber of the best league in the world. It's significant preparation to have a former NHL star as a teammate.
Kent Hughes must be very pleased to hear this news today. Kuznetsov hasn't always made headlines for the right reasons, but he remains an excellent hockey player who knows the game well.
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17 JUILLET | 325 ANSWERS The rumor is now confirmed for Kent Hughes and Ivan Demidov In your opinion, is the selection of Ivan Demidov the best pick by Kent Hughes and the Canadiens? | ||
Yes | 297 | 91.4 % |
No | 28 | 8.6 % |
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