Ivan Demidov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Canadiens are in a very strong position in the overall standings

Did you have that on your bingo card—the Canadiens winning their last four games? Heading on the road without Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki (and with a banged-up Mike Matheson who didn't even make the trip in the end), it was hard to imagine the Habs would be in the running for 1,000.

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Expect Ivan Demidov to return soon

The Canadiens have been plagued by injuries since the start of the season. Kaiden Guhle, Mike Matheson, Florian Xhekaj, and Oliver Kapanen have all returned to action, but they've missed games since the start of the regular season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 27

NHL Injuries: Jared McCann out 10 weeks; Chris Tanev skating with team but not ready yet

Robert Tiffin: Dallas Stars forward Radek Faksa missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Thursday. Forward Sam Steel missed yesterday’s game with an undisclosed injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 22

Ivan Demidov could join the CH on the road next week

Ivan Demidov hasn’t played since October 3 due to an injury. When will he return? We got a few more clues on that front after today's practice. Eric Engels posted an update about the Russian player on his X account.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 21

Ivan Demidov is still wearing a boot on his right foot

Tonight, the Canadiens lost to the Sharks. It's a painful loss, especially since the Habs were in control of a game they let slip away. Once again, the team blew a lead in the third period.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Canadiens Can’t Blame Slow 2026-27 Start on Copious Injuries

When Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is injured and the headlines are instead about him speeding, it kind of encapsulates the problem. And, clearly, with the team a mediocre 3-3-1 when many analysts had them safely in the playoffs and potentially contending for the Stanley Cup, things could be better.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 17

Canadiens face tough lineup decisions with Kapanen and Demidov nearing return

The Montreal Canadiens have not had their full forward group on the ice in a single game this season. Oliver Kapanen has yet to play after suffering an injury during the preseason, while Ivan Demidov played just two games before going down with a lower-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 16

Driver’s License: Ivan Demidov Faces Criticism in Toronto

Ivan Demidov's driver's license continues to be the subject of widespread discussion. As you may know, the Russian player (who is currently injured) risks losing his driver's license due to speeding violations in recent months.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 14

Ivan Demidov could lose his driver’s license

Ivan Demidov is currently injured. And let's just say that's not his only problem. According to a report by journalist Camille Payant (Journal de Montréal) this afternoon, Ivan Demidov is likely to lose his driver's license soon.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 12

Ivan Demidov: There’s a good chance we’ll see him play next week

For the past week, the Canadiens have been without Ivan Demidov. The young Russian, who is a key part of the team's offense, is sidelined with a foot injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 10

Ivan Demidov is wearing a protective boot on his right foot

Ivan Demidov is currently on the Canadiens' injured list. Obviously, that's not ideal—we can all agree on that. We learned a few days ago that the Russian is expected to be out for two to four weeks.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 9

Canadiens searching for answers for Juraj Slafkovský's early season slump

The Montreal Canadiens have started slower than expected, dropping three of their first four games while allowing 19 goals, one of the league's worst totals over that stretch.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Did Kirby Dach Deal Fall Through After Demidov Injury?

The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach in recent weeks, but a new rumour suggests a potential trade involving the former third-overall pick may have fallen apart at the last minute.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / October 6

Canadiens F Ivan Demidov (lower body) out 2-4 weeks

Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov will be sidelined two-to-four weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday morning. Demidov recorded his first points of the season by collecting a goal and an assist in Montreal's 6-5 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 6

Ivan Demidov’s Injury: Kent Hughes Loses Bargaining Power in the Market

Ivan Demidov will be out for two to four weeks. Let's hope it doesn't take any longer than that. As a result, this means that the Canadiens will have Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach in their top six for their season opener.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov out two to four weeks with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens will be without one of their most skilled players for the foreseeable future.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / September 24

The Canadiens Can’t Afford to Rush Ivan Demidov

Nothing’s quite like a young player getting hit in the foot by a puck and suddenly making everyone in hockey an amateur doctor. Ivan Demidov took a shot to the foot in Monday’s preseason game, and now he’s taken a second day of maintenance.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

Canadiens’ Demidov Knew What He Was Doing with Unexpected Deal

In a time when some players are grabbing as much of their piece of the pie as they can, Ivan Demidov‘s agent, Dan Milstein, says his client wanted his eight-year deal done quickly and to leave money on the table so that the Montreal Canadiens could sign other players.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 5

NHL talent evaluator makes bold projection for Canadiens' Ivan Demidov

At this time last year, Ivan Demidov was still a question mark for the Montreal Canadiens. There is no question that the talent was there, but entering his first full season in the NHL, it was tough to know how quickly he might make an impact.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / September 2

Ivan Demidov Has a Big Future. Now Comes the Hard Part

Ivan Demidov has been getting a lot of attention in Montreal since the day the Canadiens drafted him. That isn't going away anytime soon. Now Kris Letang has thrown a little more gasoline on the fire, suggesting that if everything goes right, Demidov could be close to a top-five player in the league within three years.