"Last season, Ivan Demidov was the talk of the town in Montreal. His strong 2024-25 season for SKA Saint Petersburg, which saw him put up 49 points in 65 games, not only cemented himself as a future superstar in the eyes of Les Habitants, but it also gave him an early route to the Habs' starting lineup after signing a three-year entry-level contract prior to the team's final few games of the season."
"Demidov's first two NHL points, a goal and an assist tallied during his first period of NHL action, saw him become the second-youngest Habs player to score during their NHL debut and just the second to register multiple points before turning 20. And in Montreal's first-round playoff matchup with the Washington Capitals, Demidov would continue to contribute at such a high rate. In Game 4, he would register two assists in what would eventually be a 5-2 loss for the Canadiens."
Ivan Demidov scored 49 points in 65 KHL games in 2024-25 and signed a three-year entry-level contract that earned him early NHL playing time in Montreal. He recorded a goal and an assist in his first NHL period, becoming the second-youngest Hab to score in his debut and the second to register multiple points before turning 20. Demidov added two assists in Game 4 of Montreal's first-round playoff series against Washington. Michael Hage led the World Juniors with fifteen points, ranked third in shots with 26, and has compiled 34 and 28 points across his two NCAA seasons at Michigan.
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