The Montreal Canadiens struck gold at the last NHL draft in Las Vegas. It's been hailed as a strong year for the Montreal franchise.
Yes, Ivan Demidov embodies the player desired by fans: a talented forward with promising potential for an NHL top 6.
Increasingly, the name of their second first-round pick, Michael Hage, is being mentioned as an excellent choice, possibly even a steal at the 21st overall selection.
The forward showed strength at the Canadiens' recent prospect development camp, demonstrating versatility on both ends of the ice and skating ability that is nearly NHL-ready.