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Concerning information revealed by Bob Hartley about Ivan Demidov's future in Russia

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Guillaume Bergeron
August 28, 2024 (8:16 PM)

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He has one year remaining on his contract with SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL, and the Canadiens' management hopes he will arrive in North America for the start of the 2025 season.

However, according to Bob Hartley's information on BPM Sports, who has extensive experience coaching in the KHL, it might not be that simple.

«The KHL was formed to compete with the NHL, and the top Russian hockey officials don't like seeing talented young players go to North America. So, will there be a charm offensive to try to sign him to a longer-term deal? Don't be surprised. I'm not saying he will sign, but I'm convinced that SKA Saint Petersburg will make a big push.»

This situation is similar to what happened with Kirill Kaprizov and Evgeny Kuznetsov. It's not the first nor the last time this will occur.

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