Canadiens' Ivan Demidov names his NHL role models including two-time Russian Stanley Cup champ
On June 28th, the Montreal Canadiens selected Ivan Demidov as their fifth overall pick in round one of the NHL Draft 2024. Demidov is a Russian forward and a prospect of the SKA of KHL. The forward got his selection announced by iconic singer Celine Dion.
2024 NHL Draft winners and losers: Canadiens nail Ivan Demidov pick, Lightning headed in wrong direction
The Tampa Bay Lightning also continued their curious offseason with another questionable trade. Let's take a deeper look at the biggest winners and losers from the 2024 NHL Draft weekend. This was an easy one.
Did Blackhawks Hope To Draft Ivan Demidov As Well As Artyom Levshunov?
The Blackhawks chose Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov at second overall on Friday, but Chicago still had a need to surround center and Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard with more talent up front. That piece might have been Russian forward Ivan Demidov, who ended up being taken fifth overall by the Montréal Canadiens.
How the Blackhawks nearly landed both Artyom Levshunov, Ivan Demidov: NHL Draft takeaways
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson aggressively worked the phones to gain a second top-five pick — and almost pulled it off, too.
Canadiens select Ivan Demidov fifth overall in 2024 NHL Draft
LAS VEGAS – The Canadiens selected Ivan Demidov with the fifth-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday.
NHL Draft 2024: What We're Hearing About Ivan Demidov, Trades And More
NHL Draft analyst Chris Peters is on the ground in Las Vegas and shares some of the latest of what he's hearing about certain draft picks and trades.
Ivan Demidov: best potential forward drafted by Montreal since Guy Lafleur
When the Canadiens select a player early in the draft, there are always high expectations. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Alex Galchenyuk, Juraj Slafkovsky and David Reinbacher were no exception. This time, the pressure is on for the tricolore’s fifth-round draft pick,
2024 Draft Class - Ivan Demidov
“I want to be myself, be Ivan Demidov.” That kind of self-awareness and confidence in his skill set has set him apart from the bulk of this year’s NHL Draft class. The dynamic Russian forward heads into this week’s event touted as one of the most skilled, creative wingers available thanks to his incredible junior career in his native Russia.
Canadiens Draft Ivan Demidov 5th Overall
With the fifth pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens have selected Ivan Demidov from SKA-1946 St. Petersburg of the MHL.
'Unbelievable moment': Canadiens select Ivan Demidov with fifth pick at NHL draft
Ivan Demidov started to learn English some 18 months ago. The idea was he might need it for a future career in the NHL. The Russian winger now has another language on his to-do list. The Montreal Canadiens selected Demidov with the fifth pick in the first round of the 2024 draft Friday,
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If Ivan Demidov doesn’t play in the KHL, the Habs will engage with him
The talented Ivan Demidov is under contract for another year in Russia. After that, the plan is to see the Canadian prospect land in Quebec for the remainder of the season. Is that one-year ...
Lazerus: Blackhawks owe it to themselves and to Connor Bedard to draft Ivan Demidov at No. 2
There’s so much to wonder about winger Ivan Demidov, who likely will not become a member of the Blackhawks on Friday night.
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Jack Todd: Ivan Demidov is a risk for the Canadiens, but one with a lot of upside
If you’re going to draft a superstar, bring on the star power when you introduce the young man to the world. On a starry ...
'I Try To Take His Mamba Mentality': Canadiens' Ivan Demidov Ready To Be a Game-Breaker
Ivan Demidov's sporting idol is Kobe Bryant. He wants to be the difference-maker the Montreal Canadiens need with the Mamba ...
Canadiens GM discusses when Demidov could play in Montreal
Widely considered to be the second-best prospect in the draft, many were surprised to see Demidov slip down to the Canadiens ...
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About Last Night: Habs add offence talent with Demidov, Hage picks
The Montreal Canadiens selected talented SKA forward Ivan Demidov fifth overall in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft ...
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Kent Hughes no longer has to hide his game: he’s (very) happy to have Ivan Demidov
Over the course of the day, Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton and the Habs garnered attention four times: when the Kings deal was made, when Céline Dion showed up on stage, when Ivan Demidov’s name was ...