Ivan Demidov has been the talk of the summer for the Canadiens since being selected 5th overall in the recent draft.
The initial question was where he would play. It now appears he will spend his final year under contract in Russia with SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL.
We have now learned that he will be loaned out for the upcoming Puchkov tournament to represent the U23 national team.
In addition, the Canadiens' prospect has been named captain of this squad, raising high expectations from Russian hockey management for the event.
Another Canadiens prospect, goaltender Evgeny Volhokin, will also be part of the Russian U23 team. Despite his low profile, he could become an intriguing choice and a potential steal in the coming years.
