According to journalist Arpon Basu of The Athletic, the Canadian would be very interested in Russian striker Ivan Demidov in the draft.
Enough to risk moving forward at the start of the first round to be able to select him. Everything will also depend on the outcome of the NHL lottery next week.
A deep dive into the Canadiens’ offseason and attempt to open a competitive window. There are many possibilities and multiple factors to juggle and manage, but one general premise will guide everything. You will trust the process. https://t.co/jX2pyp5BkL
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However, if this information proves to be true, it shows that the Habs understand that they need a talented young attacker to provide more offense in the coming years.
Demidov is a very skilled puck-handling player who has no problems putting the puck in the net. However, due to his smaller height, he is not a particularly physical player. He stood out in the MHL (Russian Junior League) with 23 goals and 60 points in just 30 games.
Of course, players like Cayden Lindstrom, Trevor Connelly, Berkley Catton, Tij Iginla and Cole Eiserman are also available. All attackers must be evaluated by the Canadian organization.
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