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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / June 7
KHL Coach Wants Canadiens to Loan Star Rookie
The Montreal Canadiens were first-round exits from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they should be a real threat to the NHL for years to come. One of the main reasons the Canadiens are going to be a team on the rise is top prospect Ivan Demidov, who made his NHL debut at the tail end of the 2024-25 season.
Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / June 6
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov Target of Complicated Scheme to Have Him Return to Russia
The situation surrounding Ivan Demidov, the Canadiens, and his Russian team, SKA, is getting a lot more complicated, and now they may want him back overseas.
The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 3
Bogdan Konyushkov wasn’t surprised to see Ivan Demidov join the Habs in April
When we learned that Ivan Demidov was coming to North America in early April, the excitement in Montreal was palpable. Fans were delighted, since he wasn’t necessarily expected this season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 2
Roman Rotenberg loses SKA coaching job (according to media reports)
Recently, we learned that things were in turmoil at SKA, Ivan Demidov’s former KHL club. Firstly, all the members of the Russian club’s board of directors lost their places on the board – including Roman Rotenberg.
Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / June 1
Ivan Demidov: From KHL Sensation to Canadiens Star Rookie?
Ivan Demidov is an impressive and intriguing player, in that he just wrecked the KHL with fluctuating usage from game to game, earning the Rookie of the Year honour.
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 / House of Hockey / May 29
KHL Takes Unexpected Action Against Ivan Demidov at League Awards Show
Ivan Demidov was one of the best rookies in KHL history, but shockingly, he's set to be snubbed as Rookie of the Year after the league takes unexpected action.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 25
Ivan Demidov to spend summer in Montreal
Ivan Demidov’s arrival in Montreal at the end of the season was a bombshell for the entire city. Canadiens fans were euphoric and simply couldn’t believe that the young Russian prodigy would be wearing the Habs’ colors this season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 21
Ivan Demidov has (already) started skating again in Brossard
When Ivan Demidov arrived in North America, he saw Lane Hutson take him under his wing. And Hutson is a guy who doesn’t really like to take days off. Demidov, who also seems to have a passion for hockey, learned from the best.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 16
KHL Rookie of the Year: Ivan Demidov among the finalists
Surprise… or not. Ivan Demidov has just learned that he has been officially nominated for Rookie of the Year by the KHL, which made the announcement on the league’s social networks.
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 14
Ivan Demidov Shines in Debut, But Canadiens Fall to Blackhawks
Despite a dazzling debut from top prospect Ivan Demidov, the Montreal Canadiens fell 4-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout Monday night at the Bell Centre, missing a chance to clinch a playoff spot.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov to make NHL debut Monday against Blackhawks
One the most highly-touted prospects in hockey is ready to go. When speaking to the media, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis revealed that forward Ivan Demidov will make his NHL debut on Monday night when the team takes on the Chicago Blackhawks.
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, 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.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 8
‘He’s a rock star’: What Canadiens fans should expect from top prospect Ivan Demidov
Find yourself someone who loves you like Montreal Canadiens fans (rightfully) adore Ivan Demidov. Seriously. From the moment the club selected him fifth overall in Vegas last June, it’s been Demidov-mania on every corner of the internet.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
Montreal Canadiens Sign Ivan Demidov to Entry-Level Deal
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward prospect Ivan Demidov to a three-year entry-level contract and he is expected to join the team shortly. Demidov, who was selected fifth overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, has been one of the top prospects outside of the NHL.
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.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6
Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov concludes KHL season
Now eyes turn to the future of the skilled forward.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 25
SKA confirms controversial decision on Ivan Demidov that could bode well for the Canadiens
The rumor has been circulating for a few days, but SKA Saint Petersburg head coach Roman Rotenberg has just confirmed it.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 24
KHL Season Over: Ivan Demidov Technically Eligible to Join Canadiens for 7 Games and the Playoffs
We continue to closely follow what's happening with the highly talented Ivan Demidov, who is the Montreal Canadiens' top prospect. As you know, there are some rumors circulating suggesting that Demidov could come finish the season with the Habs.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 21
Ivan Demidov's Arrival in Montreal Could Be Sped Up Thanks to Nick Bobrov's Father
It's a hot topic of discussion these days. Let's start with a quick recap: - We have SKA, who stated that Demidov will probably not be used during the playoffs and will seemingly spend the entire postseason in the stands.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 19
SKA's Latest Move Suggests Ivan Demidov Could Finish the Season in Montreal as They Appear to Have Given Up
We have a new development in the Ivan Demidov situation. Moments ago, SKA head coach Roman Rotenberg announced that not only will Demidov be scratched for his team's next game, but the Montreal Canadiens' top prospect could also be left out for the entirety of the KHL playoffs.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / February 1
Top Montreal Canadiens Prospect Ivan Demidov Ties KHL Record
Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov continues to score at an impressive pace in the KHL. The 19-year-old forward registered yet another multipoint effort on Saturday, including an assist on Alexandre Nikishin’s game-winning overtime goal versus Dynamo.
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