Demidov : 'I was told that it’s impossible that the team lets him go for free'

Ivan Demidov’s situation in Russia is far from ideal. The Canadian’s prospect didn’t even have the opportunity to prove himself in yesterday’s game because Roman Rotenberg decided not to use him. And this, despite the fact that Demidov is ranked 1st among the SKA St.

Petersburg’s scorers. Evidently, there are “political” reasons why Demidov didn’t play yesterday. It’s easy to think that he refused another contract offer from the SKA.



.. which would like to keep him in their court in Russia.

But we know that Demidov is eager to play for the Canadiens...

Georges Laraque talked about this story today on BPM Sports and what he said is really interesting. According to what he heard, the SKA will do everything to offer him a new contract..

. with the goal of seeing the Canadiens buy out the contract, as the Flyers did with Matvei Michkov. The SKA St.

Petersburg management doesn’t want to lose him for free: I was told that it’s impossible for the team to let him go for free. – Georges Laraque « They’re taking advantage of the young man » #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.

com/0RsPWzoGge — BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) February 28, 2025 This is so ridiculous. To fool around with a talented prospect like him, it shouldn’t have a place in professional sports..

. especially when we know he has the tools to become a great player. But that’s KHL for you, we get it.

The reputation of this league is no longer to be made because there are countless deplorable stories that we hear. It’s often that we see young players receive inadequate treatment and that’s what’s sad about all this. Especially since the NHL teams that draft these players have no control over the decisions of the KHL clubs.

It’s not like the Canadiens have the power to change things...

even if they visited the SKA in December and “everything went well”. Anyway. Can’t wait for his arrival in North America as soon as possible.

.. In rafale – Special bibs, hehe.

Goalie convos > Goalie banter is the best #GoHabsGo | @CanadianTire pic.twitter.com/tUUtxLZl9p — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 28, 2025 – Well done.

.@mccannicetimearenas nailed this trend. pic.

twitter.com/q81w2KGrGf — BarDown (@BarDown) February 28, 2025 – Oh? The great @jeanpascalchamp is reportedly in talks for a world championship fight. If this is true, I wish from the bottom of my heart that this fight becomes a reality, because this lion heart still has great rounds to offer.

Go Jean go — Patrick Rankine (@coachRankine) February 28, 2025 This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission..