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A 75-point rookie season for Ivan Demidov: Tony Marinaro believes in it

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 6:34 PM ET

What will Ivan Demidov’s production look like in his first (full) season in the National League?

It’s hard to say.

But the fact that he’s already got some pro-level experience from his KHL games should help him be productive pretty quickly. Especially when you combine that with his skills…

Just for fun, Tony Marinaro and Eric Engels(Sick Podcast) had some fun projecting Demidov’s first season in Montreal.

And in Marinaro’s eyes, if all goes well, the youngster plays 82 games and stays healthy… a 75-point rookie season could be possible.

In the last 10 years, we’ve seen two seasons of 75 points or more in Montreal from one player.

Those two seasons belonged to Nick Suzuki (23-24 and 24-25).

That said, to see Demidov produce that much in his first season in the National League would be something interesting.

He’ll be well surrounded… and we know he has the talent to pull off a feat like this.

Demidov made quite an impression this morning in Brossard with his golden hands:

Ivan Demidov working on his shootout moves in Brossard today

pic.twitter.com/OqclNRuwNv

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 22, 2025

It could be possible in the context that Demidov will be able to get a lot of ice.

He’ll be playing on the top-6… and he could quickly have an important role on the powerplay, as was the case with Lane Hutson last season.

On the powerplay, with guys like Hutson, Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky, Demidov could really have some fun… and the points could pile up pretty quickly too if it clicks on the first wave of the powerplay.

Anyway.

It’s kind of hard not to get excited about what’s to come… and Demidov’s season is sure to get a lot of attention for many reasons.

Overtime

– Maybe a guy like Mitch Marner could help… #Oops

David Pagnotta: Re Leafs: They’re still looking for a top six guy, they’d still like somebody on that right side – Hello Hockey (7/19)

– NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) July 22, 2025

– He knows how to have fun.

Habs prospect LJ Mooney mic’d up at the Ice Castle 3v3 Elite League pic.twitter.com/YyrpvrZa1e

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 22, 2025

– Great news.

Jacob Dion joins the Lions!

The Lions announce the arrival of Québécois defenseman Jacob Dion! An offensive defenseman, he stands out for his mobility and vision of the game in all 3 zones. He’ll bring a dose of offense and dynamism to the lineup! pic.twitter.com/nXur1jeRaL

– Trois-Rivières Lions (@Lions3r) July 22, 2025