Ivan Demidov’s contract year in Russia is not ideal. After all, the Canadiens cannot control his playing time as easily as if he were playing in Quebec, for example.
There is still a way to talk to him, but it is not Pascal Vincent or Martin St-Louis who decide his playing time.
Does this tickle the Canadiens? According to what journalist Arpon Basu said in a Q&A on Reddit yesterday, yes, it’s a topic that has already been discussed in Montreal.
The youngster must also work. After all, since the beginning of the season, he has been playing on a bottom-6 and he doesn’t exactly get the playing time that should come with a player of his stature.
It’s normal far from North America, but oh well.
Obviously, so that he doesn’t get discouraged along the way, the Canadian can at least encourage him and give him advice. And here is Rob Ramage’s, as revealed to the media this morning: You don’t get bitter, you get better.
In French, it means: We don’t become bitter, we improve.
Obviously, apart from doubling his efforts, Demidov can’t do anything else. He will have to earn every minute in order to ensure he plays as much as possible and has a great season.
That’s how it works in hockey.
Note that Ramage, still concerning Demidov, said he likes the enthusiasm of the young Russian. He also feels that he is hungry and that he is therefore on the right track for the future.
It remains to be seen what product will arrive in Quebec in 2025.
In a burst
– The Bruins goalie case is not simple.
– Deserved. Nikita Kucherov and Ryan McDonagh will be his assistants.
– He’s going to be good.
– To read.
– For Devils fans.
– All or nothing in Toronto.
