Early Season Decision on Ivan Demidov Already Raising Eyebrows
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Without realizing it, we already have a two-game sample to analyze the decisions made by the Montreal Canadiens.
There's already one decision by Martin St-Louis and the Canadiens that's starting to spark discussion - giving young Ivan Demidov a more isolated role (at least for now).
You can agree or disagree, but one thing's for sure: it's getting a lot of people talking today!
Ivan Demidov Is (Easily) the Least-Used Forward by Martin St-Louis
I have to admit, it's quite unusual to see that the team's "most talented forward" is also the "least-used player" on the roster.
I trust Martin St-Louis on this one, but it's understandable why this is causing a bit of controversy right now in the media.
"By nearly two minutes (12:04 compared to 13:45 for Patrik Laine), Ivan Demidov was the least-used player by coach Martin St-Louis." - DLC
You read that right.
As reported by DansLesCoulisses, Demidov was the least-used player by Martin St-Louis, and he played nearly two minutes less than Patrik Laine.
That even earned Martin St-Louis a new little nickname:
"Martin Rotenberg St. Louis."
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Incase you missed it, Demidov setup a beautiful team goal last game with this stunning play:
Through two games this season, Demidov is averaging 12 minutes and 42 seconds of ice time (13:21 against the Toronto Maple Leafs and 12:04 against the Detroit Red Wings), with very limited power-play time (just 55 seconds).
What's your opinion on that?
More details to come.
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