Ivan Demidov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Draft: why it pays to select Russian players

Several NHL teams seemed reluctant to draft Russian players in recent NHL auctions, with the war with Ukraine, the shenanigans involved in keeping a player in Russia and the lack of opportunities to play hockey against good national teams weighing heavily in the balance.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 28

Canadiens Star Runaway Favorite for Calder Trophy

The Calder Trophy race during the 2024-25 NHL season was tight all season long as the league’s top rookies stepped up in big ways. Some of the best young stars like Matvei Michkov, Dustin Wolf and Macklin Celebrini all excelled in their first NHL season, with Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson ultimately walking away with the Calder.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 28

Ivan Demidov with Patrik Laine: An idea the Habs will have to explore at some point

The Canadiens’ practice camp will be an interesting one to watch, with a number of guys fighting for positions in the bottom-6 and a good battle for places

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 24

Splitting up the 1st line: an idea that may well become logical (especially if Demidov explodes)

The Canadiens’ first line has proven its worth: Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky have shown that they have chemistry together, and these three guys form one of the best lines in the National League.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 16

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov Hits Off-Season Running

Montreal Canadiens superstar rookie Ivan Demidov is set to embark on his first full NHL camp and preseason, followed by his Calder season debut. While he certainly didn't look out of place in his few games during the 2024-25 season, he has been hard at work, preparing to make his mark on the league.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 15

Will the Canadiens Make the Playoffs in 2025–26?

The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward in 2024–25 by qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2021. With a 40–31–11 record and a return to postseason play, they showed that their rebuild is turning into a climb.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 15

With Demidov, Bolduc and Dobson, the Habs could be among the A.N. elite next season

The Canadiens will have the weapons to be dangerous offensively next season. The acquisitions of Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc will help in this regard, and we could see a big difference on the powerplay.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 15

KHL: Alexander Zharovsky’s club wants the 'Ivan Demidov treatment' from the Habs

Alexander Zharovsky is a popular prospect in Montreal right now. The club’s second-round pick in 2025 (when the club had no first-round say on the heels of the Noah Dobson deal) has become popular fast.

Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / July 14

Ivan Demidov Addresses His Canadiens Future, Shares Surprising Media Ritual

Ivan Demidov has quickly become a big name in Montreal, and now the young winger has revealed his social media plans ahead of a huge season for the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 14

'Some see Ivan Demidov becoming the next Nikita Kucherov'

At the end of the season, we got a taste of Ivan Demidov with the Canadiens. The talented young Russian forward only played a handful of games in Montreal, but already we could see the talent coming out of his ears.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 14

Ivan Demidov wants nothing to do with face-offs

Who will be the Canadiens’ second center in 2025-2026? It’s obviously too early to answer that question. But we do know that there are a few candidates… starting with Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook, two guys who filled that position in 2024-2025.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL stadium names' quiz

The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 12

Ivan Demidov stuns the gallery at the Make Your Move tournament

Today was the ninth edition of the Make Your Move tournament in Boisbriand at the Centre d’excellence Sport Rousseau, home of the Armada. Basically, it’s a shootout competition open to the general public where players are encouraged to pull out their Sunday deke.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Canadiens still have work to do this summer

The Canadiens have had a fantastic summer so far as they aim to build on their first playoff appearance since 2021. The Habs lost some forwards but have been busy improving their defence and fixing other gaps in their roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 10

Alexander Zharovsky would have been picked 35th had the Habs not gone higher in the draft

The Canadiens have a strong Russian connection in their organization. For the past three drafts, the club has not been afraid to draft in Russia. Ivan Demidov, Alexander Zharovsky, Bogdan Konyushkov, Yevgeni Volokhin, Makar Khanin and Arseni Radkov (a Belarussian) have all been targets for the club.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 6

Kovalchuk convinced Demidov has the personality to shine in Montreal

The Ivan Demidov era has finally begun with the Canadiens. The prospect broke the ice and took his first NHL step when he joined the Habs last April. In two regular-season games and five playoff games, Demidov picked up four points (one goal, three assists) and showed several interesting flashes.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 7

Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far

While some NHL teams have mostly whiffed on their offseason performances so far, a few other teams have been crushing it and doing major work to improve their roster. Let's talk about three of the teams that have done the best job so far.

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark so far this offseason

Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Five worst signings from the first day of NHL free agency

Western Conference free-agency recap

Eastern Conference free-agency recap

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Canadiens Prospects Not Named Demidov Who Can Be Calder Trophy Contenders

It finally happened. For the first time since Ken Dryden in 1972, a Montreal Canadiens player has won the Calder Trophy. Lane Hutson’s electrifying rookie season, which saw him rack up points and highlight-reel moments on a nightly basis, captivated the league and gave the Habs a future superstar on the blue line.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Canadiens’ Demidov Can Win the 2026 Calder Trophy

The Montreal Canadiens just completed their 2024-25 season, and they surprised many with their run into the final playoff spot. They continued to surprise in the playoffs as well.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Canadiens Ivan Demidov was exactly as advertised in NHL debut

Ivan Demidov came into his Montreal Canadiens NHL debut with sky-high hype and lived up to it against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night. In the left-winger’s

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9

Canadiens Fans Track Demidov Arrival, to Debut vs NHL Megastar

The Montreal Canadiens have officially signed top prospect Ivan Demidov to his entry-level contract, bringing one of the KHL’s most electrifying young talents to North America.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 8

Canadiens get exciting addition ahead of playoffs

Canadiens get exciting, potentially game-changing addition ahead of playoffs

The Canadiens are in the driver's seat for the eighth playoff spot in the East. They are also about to get an absolutely massive boost to their lineup.

‘He’s a rock star’: What Canadiens fans should expect from top prospect Ivan Demidov

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The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Ivan Demidov’s KHL contract terminated, set to join Canadiens

One of the top young prospects in Russia is on a path to joining the NHL. On Tuesday, SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League announced that the team and forward Ivan Demidov made a “joint decision” to terminate Demidov’s contract, allowing him to join the Montreal Canadiens this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8

Ivan Demidov Leaving KHL to Join Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are set to add one of hockey’s top young talents, as 19-year-old forward Ivan Demidov is officially leaving SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL to pursue his NHL career.