Major: a big meeting is scheduled between Ivan Demidov and the Canadiens
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Contrary to Matvei Michkov last season, a major news has just been confirmed for Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton, Ivan Demidov, and the Montreal Canadiens.
We strongly suspected it, but it's now official.
Ivan Demidov will meet with the Canadiens management!
A highly anticipated meeting, which will take place in Florida a few days before the 2024 NHL Draft.
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This definitely puts Ivan Demidov in the race for the Canadiens' fifth overall pick, along with Cayden Lindstrom and Tij Iginla.
We emphasize that this is a completely different situation from that of Matvei Michkov last season.
It is, moreover, frankly reassuring to see that Demidov is already in North America, currently training in Florida. This says a lot about his intentions.
Demidov wants to play in the NHL as early as 2025, and he is proving it with concrete actions.
«The Canadiens will be able to talk to him about his injuries, his vision of things, his goals, and question him about his style of play. They can also grill him as they like to do with prospects.» - Charles-Alexis Brisebois
This will be a file to watch, and let's hope that Demidov can have an excellent meeting and make a good impression on the Montreal Canadiens' management.
It could really influence their decision at the 5th overall pick, as was the case with Juraj Slafkovsky, and it could also influence their decision if they ever have the opportunity to move up to the 3rd or 4th overall pick via trade.
In Michkov's case, he had met with certain teams, but it was really mysterious and unclear as a situation.
As for Demidov, there is absolutely no gray area.
Previously on HabsFanatics
| POLL |
6 JUIN | 737 ANSWERS Major: a big meeting is scheduled between Ivan Demidov and the Canadiens If they are all available for the Canadiens' pick, which one would be your choice? |
| Ivan Demidov | 465 | 63.1 % |
| Cayden Lindstrom | 146 | 19.8 % |
| Tij Iginla | 120 | 16.3 % |
| Sam Dickinson | 6 | 0.8 % |
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