In Montreal, many fans are dreaming of the day when Ivan Demidov will wear the Canadiens’ colors. The youngster, who has been the talk of Russia recently, continues to demonstrate the extent of his talent.
It’s hard not to be thrilled when you see him in action.
How can you not be excited to see Ivan Demidov in Montreal?!@grantmccagg joins @TonyMarinaro to discuss the #Canadiens prospect’s electric game with the Russian U-23 team
Full pod
Watch: https://t.co/FgCxakGC9E
Listen: https://t.co/zbGQACnHF9#GoHabsGo #thesickpodcast pic.twitter.com/H4jPjWA3BB– The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thesickpodcasts) August 31, 2024
That said, with Bob Hartley saying earlier this week that he expects SKA to try to entice Demidov to stay in Russia, we know that possibility is up in the air… and in an interview with Championat (a Russian media outlet), Demidov had this to say about his future:
I want to honour my contract until the end and think about it afterwards. – Ivan Demidov
In fact, he’s a little more reassuring afterwards, repeating that his dream is to play in the NHL and that he thinks he’ll be playing in the Bettman circuit next year. He also notes that he’s already trying to learn French… but that he’s having trouble with the pronunciation.
That said, Demidov is keeping the door open for next season. He’s not completely closing the door on a return to Russia… even if his plan is to go to the NHL.
You’re free to interpret this as you wish.
In the same interview, Demidov talks about what his coach, Roman Rotenberg, said aboutnot wanting the kid to “break his arms and legs” in the AHL. As for the Habs prospect, he seems open to wearing the Rocket’s colors.
He says he’s not afraid to work towards his goal of playing in the NHL.
Read the full interview HERE. Let’s see what’s in store for Demidov over the next 12 months.
Overtime
– Robert Bortuzzo in Utah.
Utah HC has signed veteran defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to a one-year, two-way contract.
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) August 31, 2024
– A statue of Johnny Gaudreau at Boston College would be a great idea.
Legendary @BC_MHockey coach Jerry York wants to erect a statue of Johnny Gaudreau at Boston College.@Ken_Campbell27 says it would be a fitting tribute to a champion and superstar at the school on and off the ice:https://t.co/NoY0OXgoa7
– The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) August 31, 2024
– And he’d be doing it with a different fourth team, too.
That would be quite a feat for the Royals player. https://t.co/OvMuCWEKEG
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) August 31, 2024
– Nicely done.
Another medal for Canada at the Paralympics, as Tess Routliffe takes silver in the 200 m medley SM7!
It’s a great comeback for the Canadian, who wins a medal eight years after her last Games!
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– RDS (@RDSca) August 31, 2024
– The Italian continues his run.
U.S. Open | Sinner advances to the round of 16 https://t.co/2NraRZUbLk
– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) August 31, 2024
