The new reinforcement of Montreal Ivan Demids arrived in Canada
Toronto. The first player of Montreal, who met Russian striker Ivan Demidov, was defender Lane Hutson.
During last year’s draft in Las Vegas, they switched a few words together. Since then, they have remained in contact, each from a distance watching each other’s matches.
From that moment on, several months have passed and two hopeful talents will soon meet in a common cabin.
Demidov arrived in Canada on Thursday evening, his plane landed at Pearson’s international airport in Toronto. The arrival of the Russian caused the arrival.
In the city where the largest Canadiens rival, he was waiting for dozens of enthusiastic fans who welcomed him by chanting.
Video: The arrival of Ivana Demidova at Toronto Airport
According to the latest reports, Demids will meet with the Montreal team in Toronto, where « Habs » will play the league match on Saturday evening.
But his debut is expected on Monday. Montreal in the Bell Center hosts Chicago Blackhawks.
The cabin celebrates the arrival of the Russian
« I wrote him an SMS whenever he did something great. Nothing so big. I just showed him that we are glad to be part of this organization and that we have it, » said Thursday at Hutson training, Comet vintage.
There is no alone in the cabin who is looking forward to a Russian young man. In the superlatives he also spoke Cole Caufield and Czech goalkeeper Jakub Dobeš.
« When I learned about his signature, I was as excited as you, » he laughed in front of Caufield journalists.
« We have a good bunch of guys and find friends here. We will support him and do everything we can to settle down comfortably. It won’t be a problem, » Dobeš said.
The only one who was reluctant to talk about the arrival of 19-year-old Forvard was Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis.
« I don’t know when we’ll see him, » he said after Thursday’s training. Attention is directed to a team that is currently with him.
Montreal’s hockey players are waiting for a challenging program, on Friday evening they will meet in an important match against Ottawa. Any win over the playoff participant may direct them to the knockout section.
While the whole Montreal is waiting for Demidov to wear a new 93 jersey, Kent Hughes manager tames excessive expectations.
« We don’t want to put a big burden on him (Demid). We are talking about a 19-year-old boy who travels around the world to play. Before the playoffs he gets one or two matches and we’ll see how it goes into it, » Hughes said.
I want to show what I am capable of saying Demids
The young Russian spent the past season improved his play in KHL. Although he did not receive a lot of space throughout the year, he protruded in the offensive of St. Petersburg.
In 65 KHL matches he scored 49 points and set a new league record in the number of points of a player under 20 years.
In an interview for the overseas portal rg.org He stated that he was very helped in the Russian highest competition.
Currently, however, KHL threw his head and is preparing for the biggest challenge in the previous part of his career. « I think I’ll be fine, » he believes.
« My goal is to adapt to the new style of hockey as quickly as possible and show what I am capable of, » he said before departure to Canada.
A native of Sergiiev Posad is not afraid of the Montreal market, which can also be merciless to the youngsters. Juraj Slafkovský could also say his.
« I have become mentally more durable this season. I don’t pay attention to it, I remain concentrated on my game, » said Definitely.
Expert Button: Exceptional talent
Demidov is a surprising but welcome reinforcement for Canadiens. According to many experts, it is ready to dominate the world’s best league from the beginning.
« It is not an ordinary young man. Demids can be an immediate benefit for Montreal on his way to the playoffs, » said expert Craig Button of TSN.
According to him, the general manager unnecessarily dampens expectations.
« This boy needs only a few nights to recover from St. Petersburg. He loves hockey and is extremely competitive. Montreal fans will love him. It’s an exceptional talent, » Button added.
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