Ivan Demidov - Montreal Canadien

[Alan C]

View: https://x.com/AZadarski/status/1902402187390509322

Is it likley Hughes makes a move to bring him over early? Would be a nice boost to the offense.

 

[GEEMAN]

Is it likley Hughes makes a move to bring him over early? Would be a nice boost to the offense.

Start fresh next year

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

Is it likley Hughes makes a move to bring him over early? Would be a nice boost to the offense.

I would like that but the Russians likely would block such a move and then Bettman would claim he can't allow it.

 

[GrandWazoo]

I would like that but the Russians likely would block such a move and then Bettman would claim he can't allow it.

Except it's been done before.

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

Except it's been done before.

not by us,,,,

 

[GrandWazoo]

not by us,,,,

But precedents...

 

[GrandWazoo]

If the Russians are ok, I don't think Bettman will get in the way.

 

[Sal_Butera]

I would like that but the Russians likely would block such a move and then Bettman would claim he can't allow it.

Bettman would not get involved if the player is not under contract

Question: didn’t teams need to submit final rosters post deadline? IF SKA did terminate Demigod’s contract, could a post deadline signed player be eligible for playoffs?

 

[Hoiles]

Wasn't Romanov in a similar situation during the Bubble playoffs and he wasn't allowed to play?

 

[GrandWazoo]

Wasn't Romanov in a similar situation during the Bubble playoffs and he wasn't allowed to play?

No, and he did play in the playoffs.

 

[Hoiles]

No, and he did play in the playoffs.

I meant the 2020 playoffs after his KHL season, not the 2021 playoffs after his Habs rookie season.

 

[GrandWazoo]

I meant the 2020 playoffs after his KHL season, not the 2021 playoffs after his Habs rookie season.

Right... but that was such a weird season with the playoffs starting like 5 months after the season ended.

 

[Habspatrol]

Start fresh next year

If you can get him for the stretch drive... You do it.

Adding a legit top 6 offensive player could definitely be the difference between scratching to make the playoffs and being a threat in the playoffs.

 

[lecoqsportif]

And Demidov must be aware of what’s going on in Montreal, including Dach’s injury.

 

[GEEMAN]

If you can get him for the stretch drive... You do it.

Adding a legit tip 6 offensive player could definitely be the difference between scratching to make the playoffs and being a threat in the playoffs.

Rooks take time, only a handful ever step in and contribute right away

Asking too much from Demidov for the stretch run

 

[Sal_Butera]

Rooks take time, only a handful ever step in and contribute right away

Asking too much from Demidov for the stretch run

Subban stepped in from AHL during 2010 playoffs, Demigod’s not being asked to be a savior just more of a contributor than Roy is at present - after having played a full season in a mens pro league and being the teams leading scorer

 

[worm]

Rooks take time, only a handful ever step in and contribute right away

Asking too much from Demidov for the stretch run

He is a number 1 overall pick level and already played a full post draft season. He definitely can contribute right away.

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

He is a number 1 overall pick level and already played a full post draft season. He definitely can contribute right away.

as much as it pains me to agree with Worm, he is right

 

[Krustchev]

Start fresh next year

Why? If he’s ready to go now, go . . .

 

[worm]

as much as it pains me to agree with Worm, he is right

We can tank again next year!