Ivan Demidov’s playing time is closely scrutinized. And this, to the great pleasure of his coach in Russia.
Every time SKA plays a match, we monitor the chair assigned to Demidov. It’s either on the third line, the fourth line, or the 13th forward chair.
But today, the scenario is “optimal”: he will be on the third line. SKA will face CSKA at 12:30 p.m. Quebec time.
Obviously, when we see that the CH prospect will play on the third line with Evgeny Kuznetsov, it’s good news. At least, it’s good news on paper.
After all, it can be though quickly in the event of a mistake… but he doesn’t start too far into the match.
Note that during his last match, Demidov was able to score a goal. He started the duel in the top 9 and in the first period, he found the back of the net.
It was the kind of goal that felt good for a guy who had eaten his fill with little playing time in previous games.
Remember that every day, Demidov must find a way to gain the trust of his coach. It’s not easy due to the fact that the player refuses to sign another contract with SKA, which means he is punished for it.
But if he continues to score, Demidov will force his coach’s hand. It remains to be seen whether he will do so today.
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