Ivan Demidov's Future with Montreal Canadiens in Jeopardy Due to KHL Team's Demands

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Ivan Demidov, the Montreal Canadiens' prospect, has been making headlines with his impressive performance in the KHL, but his future with the team is now in jeopardy due to his current team's demands. Demidov, who was drafted 5th overall in the last NHL draft, has been playing for SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL and has broken the record for most points scored in a season by a player aged 20 or younger. However, his KHL team is refusing to let him leave for North America without receiving compensation, which has put his future with the Canadiens in doubt.

According to reports, SKA St. Petersburg wants the Canadiens to pay millions to buy out Demidov's contract, which ends at the end of the current season. This has led to speculation that Demidov's development and expectations for next year may be lowered if he is forced to stay with his current team. The situation has been described as "despicable" by some, with adults putting pressure on a talented young player just for money. Demidov's coach, Roman Rotenberg, has also been criticized for benching him in a recent game, showing that the team doesn't care about his development or his plans to pursue a hockey career overseas.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Demidov has continued to impress on the ice, scoring goals and creating scoring chances for his team. In a recent game, he got the primary assist on a goal and ended the night with four shots on goal, one point, and two blocked shots. The Canadiens are still hoping that Demidov will join the team next season, but it remains to be seen whether they will be able to negotiate a deal with his KHL team. The team's general manager, Kent Hughes, has been working to change his plans for the upcoming season, and Demidov's situation is just one of the many factors that he needs to consider.

The Canadiens have been actively trying to trade some of their players, including Jake Evans, Joel Armia, Christian Dvorak, David Savard, and Michael Pezzetta, but it seems that some of these players may no longer be available for trade. Christian Dvorak and David Savard, in particular, are no longer considered to be on the trade market, according to TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie. This could have implications for the team's lineup and strategy for the upcoming season, and it will be interesting to see how Hughes navigates these challenges.

In other news, the NHL trade market is heating up, with several teams making moves to strengthen their lineups. The Chicago Blackhawks, for example, have made a blockbuster trade to acquire goalie Spencer Knight, which could put them in a position to trade one of their other goalies. The Oilers are reportedly interested in trading for a goalie, and they may be targeting one of the Blackhawks' goalies, such as Arvid Soderblom or Petr Mrazek. The San Francisco 49ers, meanwhile, are looking to make some moves in the NFL offseason, including signing quarterback Brock Purdy to a long-term contract and making a decision on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. With the new league year kicking off on March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason, and it will be interesting to see what other moves they make in the coming months. The NHL season is also nearing its end, and teams are starting to think about the playoffs and how they can improve their chances of winning. The KHL season is also coming to a close, and Demidov's future will likely be decided in the next few weeks.