Let’s talk about Ivan Demidov for a moment.
As you know, Demidov is at the end of his contract in Russia. This is undoubtedly the reason why he is treated in an… ordinary way by his trainer, Roman Rotenberg.
Putting pressure on a (young) player to stay while punishing him in the meantime is part of the game.
By necessity, everyone is eager to see what Demidov, who produced well in Russia at 18 in difficult conditions, will be able to do once he arrives in the NHL.
But it shouldn’t be this year.
According to what Marco D’Amico (Responsible Gambler) reports in connection with the situation, we should really not expect to see the SKA organize so that the CH can have its hope in April 2025, i.e. at the end of the season .
The Canadian knows it, but he can’t do anything about it.
In fact, as long as the SKA does not say yes to Demidov, it will not be able to land in North America. Everyone suspects that since the young man has a contract in the KHL.
In fact, Marco D’Amico wrote a sentence that says a lot about the situation.
Demidov can only leave for the NHL if Roman Rotenberg agrees to terminate his contract with a mutual agreement. –Marco D’Amico
Rotenberg is obviously his trainer. And the word going around is that no, he won’t want to let him leave for the NHL this season. It is his right, taking into account the fact that the young person has a contract.
With a calendar that ends later than usual in Russia this season (end of May), more than ever CH would have to make it a long way in the playoffs to see him play with the club without the agreement of his club Russian.
I don’t need to tell you that won’t happen.
The fact that there is no clear process for transfers between the two leagues means that young people are a bit at the mercy of the teams. And the SKA has no intention of letting the youngster leave.
I don’t believe that Kent Hughes, who is due to visit Russia at some point this fall or winter, will necessarily be able to convince the SKA otherwise. So don’t wait for the young man at the end of the season.
Would it have been ideal to see him play a few games in Montreal in April? Of course. But does it matter if he debuts next October? No, it doesn’t matter.
In burst
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– Speaking of KHL.
– A file to keep in mind.
