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Martin St-Louis' deployment of Ivan Demidov has become a talking point
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There is a situation that is starting to become difficult, involving the young Montreal Canadiens forward, Ivan Demidov.
Even though he is clearly one of the best forwards on the team, even though he could benefit so much from meaningful ice time, it simply does not seem to be happening (at least for the moment) for Demidov.
I do not know if it is Martin St-Louis who is not able to trust him, but game after game, Demidov is among the least-used players on the Montreal Canadiens.
It is absolutely unacceptable, and I would even say ridiculous, to see that a player like Joe Veleno is getting better ice time than Demidov. And not just a little. We are talking about almost a full minute more for Veleno (compared to Ivan Demidov).
Ivan Demidov continues to be glued to the Montreal Canadiens bench more often than not and is even being used less than Joe Veleno
It is extremely difficult to understand.
"Lowest time on ice among all Habs forwards vs Vegas:
- Florian Xhekaj: 11:02 mins
- Ivan Demidov: 12:07 mins
- Joe Veleno: 12:52 mins"
- HabsOnReddit
- Florian Xhekaj: 11:02 mins
- Ivan Demidov: 12:07 mins
- Joe Veleno: 12:52 mins"
- HabsOnReddit
Despite this disappointing usage, the young Ivan Demidov has accumulated an impressive 18 points in 23 games this season, including 5 goals, and he continues to improve several important aspects of his game.
It will be something to monitor in the next games, and I understand there is context, but I come back to Joe Veleno.
In my book, it is extremely difficult to understand that Joe Veleno plays almost a minute more than a young talent like Ivan Demidov.
Even mewcomer Alex Texier ended up playing more than Ivan Demidov in his first game with the Canadiens, logging 13:41 of ice time.
And you, what is your opinion regarding Demidov's ice time?
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