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Member of the Capitals Sends Clear Warning to Ivan Demidov Ahead of Series Start
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If Montreal Canadiens fans were hoping that Ivan Demidov would fly under the radar of the Washington Capitals, well, that hope has failed.
Listening to their head coach during his press conference, it's clear that several serious warnings were issued in their locker room to contain Demidov.
They're going to try to throw him off his game, they're going to try to rattle him, and they're fully aware of the impact Demidov could have in this series.
The Capitals will have their eyes on him, but I'm confident Demidov will still find a way to shine.
Spencer Carbery sends a serious warning about Ivan Demidov in the locker room: they don't want him to take control of this series
Despite only two games of NHL experience, Demidov is clearly being taken seriously by his opponents in this first-round playoff series.
"The Caps' head coach reiterated it Sunday after his team's practice, stating that Demidov is a challenge for his team."
- via TVA Sports
- via TVA Sports
His staff even did serious homework, specifically analyzing Demidov's game in order to counter him from Game 1 onward.
"The first thing is that he's the type of player who thrives when the stakes are higher.
The other thing I noticed is his ability to protect the puck and come out on top."
- Spencer Carbery, via TVA Sports
The other thing I noticed is his ability to protect the puck and come out on top."
- Spencer Carbery, via TVA Sports
It's pretty incredible to see that the Capitals have a specific game plan just to counter Ivan Demidov, but it says a lot about the talent and potential of the young man who just arrived in Montreal.
Number 93 will be closely watched, but he's seen this before and he can handle it!
I'm among those who hoped Demidov would fly under the radar, but that clearly won't be the case - at least not against the Washington Capitals.
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| Good Impact | 1410 | 57.1 % |
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