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The Montreal Canadiens stole the show at the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday night, and not only because they landed one of the most talented players in the entire draft class.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 29, 2024

Canadiens Played the Long Game to Get Ivan Demidov

The Montreal Canadiens went into the 2024 NHL Draft hoping to draft some offensive talent and move forward with their rebuild. In last year’s draft, they solidified the defence and goaltending by selecting David Reinbacher and Jacob Fowler.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 29, 2024

Canadiens Restore Fan Faith in Their Drafting with Demidov Pick

The confidence of many Montreal Canadiens fans may never have wavered. However, by the same token, there is no doubt: Many others seriously doubted general manager Kent Hughes would take the generally accepted second-best player available at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Ivan Demidov, after he dropped to the Habs at No.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 29, 2024

The Canadiens came close to stealing Ivan Demidov

At this point, you know: Ivan Demidov was the Canadiens’ choice. The Flames, Predators and other clubs may have called for the chance to draft him in the fifth spot, but the Russian was management’s choice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 29, 2024

Kent Hughes no longer has to hide his game: he’s (very) happy to have Ivan Demidov

And how did you like your first round of the draft? In my opinion, many Canadiens fans who haven’t had much to brag about in months will answer yes to this one.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2024

Takeaways from first round of 2024 NHL Draft: Fired-up Sharks fan, Vegas makes controversial pick

The first round of the 2024 NHL Draft took place on Friday night from Sphere in Las Vegas and had no surprise at the top where Macklin Celebrini went No. 1 overall to the San Jose Sharks.

Sharks select Macklin Celebrini first overall in 2024 NHL Draft

Blackhawks select Michigan State defenseman second overall

Ducks draft pick has incredible reaction to being picked No. 3 overall

Canadiens bring out Celine Dion to announce first-round pick

Watch: Sphere in Las Vegas creates incredible scene for NHL Draft

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2024

Watch: Canadiens bring out Celine Dion to announce first-round pick

It is pretty common for NHL teams to bring out a former player, current player or special guest to announce their first-round pick every year.

Sharks select Macklin Celebrini first overall in 2024 NHL Draft

Watch: Ducks draft pick has incredible reaction to being picked No. 3 overall

Watch: Sphere in Las Vegas creates incredible scene for NHL Draft

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28, 2024

Canadiens select star Russian winger fifth overall

The Canadiens have taken star Russian winger Ivan Demidov, who’s fallen past his consensus No. 2 public ranking to Montreal at fifth overall.

Watch: Canadiens bring out Celine Dion to announce first-round pick

Sharks select Macklin Celebrini first overall in 2024 NHL Draft

Watch: Sphere in Las Vegas creates incredible scene for NHL Draft

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 28, 2024

Rumour Roundup: Canadiens Establish Top Draft Target

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have made their first trade of the day, the rumours concerning their draft intentions are multiplying. TVA Sports reported Anthony Martineau is reporting that the Canadiens have Ivan Demidov as their ideal target for the fifth overall pick.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / June 28, 2024

Levshunov vs Demidov At #2? Final Thoughts on the Final Day

LAS VEGAS – What will the Chicago Blackhawks do when Kyle Davidson steps up to the podium to make his pick? Will it be Artyom Levshunov or Ivan Demidov with that all important second overall pick?

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 27, 2024

FlamesNation’s 2024 NHL Draft hub: profiles, previews and team draft history

Folks, we’ve done a lot of writing around these parts regarding the Calgary Flames and the many, many picks they have in the 2024 NHL Draft. With the draft almost upon us, we thought we’d put together a handy compendium of the work we’ve done previewing the draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2024

Yardbarker's NHL mock draft: Intrigue surrounds top 10

Hobey Baker Award winner Macklin Celebrini has been the presumed No. 1 overall pick for close to a year now, but things could quickly get interesting with the following picks.

Rangers looking to include surprising player in package to trade up in draft

Ivan Demidov's draft stock could be impacted by Matvei Michkov update

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Ivan Demidov’s Draft Stock Could Be Impacted By Matvei Michkov Update

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is just days away, and while two teams just finished playing in the Stanley Cup Final and likely haven’t shifted their focus to prospect selections yet, the rest of the NHL is mainly focused on who they’ll be selecting.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 20, 2024

Insider: Team could be trying to sabotage prospect’s NHL draft stock

Insider says team could be trying to sabotage top prospect’s NHL draft stock

Some scouts believe that 2024 NHL Draft prospect Ivan Demidov could be an even better NHLer than 2023 seventh overall pick Matvei Michkov.

Aron Kiviharju could be a first-round steal in the 2024 NHL Draft

‘He’s the last player I’d want to go 1-on-1 with’: 2024 NHL Draft’s Carter Yakemchuk mixes skill and violence

How Nikita Artamonov leaned on Igor Larionov to become a first-round 2024 NHL Draft prospect

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 18, 2024

Ivan Demidov Updates Could Change Blackhawks' Decision at No. 2 Pick

On Tuesday, NHL teams finally had the chance to speak and meet with several Russian NHL Draft prospects in Florida at the Gold Star showcase. The most notable name at the showcase for the Chicago Blackhawks is Ivan Demidov.

Florida Panthers News / Chicago Hockey Now / June 18, 2024

Forget the Panthers: Ivan Demidov Generating the Buzz in Florida

What Stanley Cup Final? Despite the potential for the Florida Panthers to clinch its first Stanley Cup in franchise history tonight, there was another buzz radiating in the state that concerned teams with picks two through five.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 10, 2024

Pre-Draft Nerves Improve Odds Demidov Available To Canadiens

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is a little more than two weeks away, and seeing as the Montreal Canadiens own two picks in the first round, there’s a growing sense of anticipation among fans.

Poker News / Inside The Rink / June 7, 2024

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ivan Demidov

Ivan Demidov of Sergiyev Posad, Russia is perhaps one of the most intriguing players of the 2024 NHL Draft. Demidov was born on December 10th, 2005, and clocks in at 5’11” with a lighter weight of 168 lbs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 5, 2024

Ducks 2024 NHL Draft Targets: Ivan Demidov

In just over three weeks, all 32 NHL teams will gather in Las Vegas for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The Anaheim Ducks have the third pick in this year’s draft, where they will have a choice between a few high-end prospects.

Poker News / Flamesnation / May 12, 2024

Dynamic, creative Russian forward Ivan Demidov is one of the most skilled players in the 2024 draft

There’s a ton of hockey talent in Russia. Every year, there seems to be one Russian forward that gets scouts throughout the hockey world out of their seats exclaiming “Wow, that kid is good!” Last year, there was Matvei Michkov.

Poker News / Dose.ca / May 6, 2024

Ivan Demidov, tailor-made for the Montreal market (according to his agent)

After the lottery, we’ll have a better idea of what’s in store for the Habs at the next draft. And that’s just as well… Because the lottery is tomorrow!

Poker News / Dose.ca / May 5, 2024

Knee injury: Ivan Demidov will not undergo surgery

Like every year, the NHL amateur draft is the talk of the town, especially when the Montreal Canadiens draft in the top-5, as has been the case in the last two years.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 2, 2024

Ivan Demidov: Canadiens may go up for him

On Tuesday, May 7, we’ll find out where the Canadiens will be drafted next month. #Lottery #Draft Of course, in an ideal world for team executives, the hockey gods would reward the Habs with the chance to draft Macklin Celebrini.

Poker News / Dose.ca / April 27, 2024

Ivan Demidov has suffered a serious knee injury in recent days

With the Canadiens out of the current NHL playoffs, the focus in Montreal is increasingly on the draft. Yesterday, the NHL confirmed that the draft lottery will take place on May 7.

Poker News / Last Word On Sports / April 6, 2024

Ivan Demidov Scouting Report: 2024 NHL Draft #3

Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2024 NHL Draft.

Poker News / The Hockey Writers / April 2, 2024

Ivan Demidov – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2023-24 Team: SKA-1946 St. Petersburg (MHL) Date of Birth: Dec. 10, 2005 Place of Birth: Sergiyev Posad, RUS Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 168 pounds Shoots: L Position: RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible The question as to who will follow consensus first-overall 2024 pick Macklin Celebrini has been hotly contested since September.