Ivan Demidov has taken a major step: we have the pictures
Ivan Demidov has worried many Montreal Canadiens fans with his absence at the opening of SKA Saint Petersburg's camp in the KHL.
However, new information shared by the KHL's X account shows encouraging signs.
Indeed, the Russian league recently posted photos of the 5th overall pick in the 2024 draft training in the gym. This should reassure those who thought his recovery was taking too long.
Return to training and return to the KHL for Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov
In recent days, we have learned that the management of the Canadiens and SKA Saint Petersburg had a very positive meeting regarding Demidov's development. According to what the Russian team's coach, Roman Rotenberg, told TVA Sports, the young man will play the next season in the KHL.
It even seems that the two sides discussed the young man's development and agreed on the next steps. There was never any talk of the Canadiens bringing Demidov over this season.
We discussed Demidov, everything was well discussed. It was a very positive conversation about how we will develop Ivan at SKA. There was not even a conversation about him leaving now for Canada.» - SKA head coach Roman Rotenberg
Knowing that communication between the Philadelphia Flyers and Matvei Michkov's camp was difficult last season, it is reassuring to see that SKA and the Canadiens are on good terms. Unlike the Flyers prospect, who frequently changed teams last season, Demidov will be able to count on a supportive organization.
At 18, the new member of the Canadiens accumulated 60 points in 30 games last season in the MHL. It will be interesting to see what he can do now in the KHL.
Credit: TVA Sports
Demidov travaille comme un diable
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Which of the following players will have the best NHL career? | ||
| Ivan Demidov | 520 | 82.3 % |
| Cayden Lindstrom | 33 | 5.2 % |
| Beckett Sennecke | 13 | 2.1 % |
| Tij Iginla | 66 | 10.4 % |
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