Ivan Demidov 'should not start his career with his #91'

In short, if the number is available, he’ll take it. Otherwise, he might choose a different number and see this summer if there’s a way to make a change with Oliver Kapanen for #91.

This is not a priority for him right now. He’s a humble young man and doesn’t want to disturb anyone.

He’s made it clear with the club: he doesn’t want to step on anyone’s toes. – Marco D’Amico

There are pictures of Demidov wearing #11 in the past… but that number belongs to Brendan Gallagher here. If someone has to change their number for Demidov, it’ll be Kapanen, not Gally, who has already done it for Michael Ryder. #73

If Demidov takes Kapanen’s number, I hope he’ll give him a Rolex, which Ryder never did for Gally – despite his promise to do so.

So if #11 and #91 are taken and the Russian doesn’t ask for them to finish the season, I wonder what number Demidov will choose. But we’ll see in due time, either in the coming days.

Moreover, if we believe Daria Tuboltseva, who also works for RG media and has connections in Russia, it’s clear: he won’t have #91.

Overtime

– Note.

– Yes.

– Another guy who signs in the NHL.