His spatial awareness was elite at the KHL level. While there will be a bit less space in the NHL, Demidov’s ability to adapt and maneuver through pressure has made him successful. He is clinical with his skill, attacking play head-on. Demidov commands the puck and takes the burden of being the driving force off his teammates.

The Canadiens signed Demidov to a three-year entry-level contract, less than 90 minutes after his KHL team said the mutual decision was made for the skilled forward to go to the N

News broke Tuesday that Montreal Canadiens top prospect Ivan Demidov had terminated his KHL contract and signed a three-year entry-level deal with the team. The Habs think so highly of Demidov that they included a bold bonus clause on his contract and plan to use him at some point before the playoffs, potentially on Friday.