Ivan Demidov’s priority this summer: work on his skating stroke

Even before he was drafted, Demidov’s skating technique was called into question. It’s pretty unorthodox, after all, and one wonders if the Habs aren’t working with him a bit to “correct” it.

It’s also entirely possible that they’re letting him keep his technique and just trying to help him improve, but obviously Demidov wants to improve his skating stroke.

But Byron obviously likes what he’s seen of Demidov so far. He’s praised Demidov’s many qualities (his talent, his hands and his vision, among others), and he’s convinced that Demidov will arrive at camp ready for the season.

And Ti-Paul is convinced that Demidov is going to be “another great player for the fans to watch”.

We know that the kid has a thirst for improvement, and seeing him work on his skating leads me to believe that he’s capable of identifying his “weaknesses” and correcting them. That’s the right attitude for a young player, and I can’t wait to see how he does next season.

And for those who want a taste, maybe we’ll already see an improvement on July 12, when he visits Boisbriand…

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– Today’s news from the Montreal CF.

– Wow.