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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

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

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 29

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

Can Ivan Demidov become the Canadiens’ first superstar scorer since Guy Lafleur?

LAS VEGAS – To follow along with Ivan Demidov’s Friday evening was to experience joy incarnate. It started with a dramatic, WWE-inspired entrance by pop ballad icon Celine Dion, who took the podium at the 2024 NHL Draft in Vegas, her current hometown, to announce the pick for her original hometown team, the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 28

Ivan Demidov Reacts To Being Drafted By Canadiens, Celine Dion

The newest member of the Montreal Canadiens, Ivan Demidov, has started his Habs-based career with a bang, and a celebrity endorsement. Not only was he

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / June 28

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 / Montreal Hockey Now / June 28

Instant Analysis: Canadiens Hit Home Run With Ivan Demidov Pick

After spending the last few weeks, perhaps even months, anticipating which player the Montreal Canadiens would add to their prospect pool with the fifth overall pick at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, we now know the identity of the player who will play a crucial role in their rebuild, as the Habs drafted forward Ivan Demidov fifth overall.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Canadiens Draft Ivan Demidov 5th Overall

With the fifth pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens have selected Ivan Demidov from SKA-1946 St. Petersburg of the Junior Hockey League (MHL) Behind Macklin Celebrini, there’s a good argument that winger Ivan Demidov is the next-best talent in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 28

The Montreal Canadiens Draft Ivan Demidov 5th Overall

It’s official, the Montreal Canadiens have selected forward Ivan Demidov with the fifth overall pick at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The incredibly talented winger is considered the second-most talented player available in the 2024 draft class, owing to his elite offensive instincts, his fantastic shot, and his high-end creativity.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Montreal Canadiens select Ivan Demidov No. 5 overall in 2024 NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens were never going to have a shot at Macklin Celebrini. But Russian superstar Ivan Demidov makes for one heck of a consolation prize up the middle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

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

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

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

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

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

Five underrated prospects you should know in the 2024 NHL Draft

What will the Blackhawks do with their 2024 first-round picks?

Top storylines to watch as the NHL Draft, free agency draw near

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