However, Demidov is only 18 years old, making him younger than most of his KHL league mates. Some teenagers struggle to deal with grown men on the ice. However, the Canadiens' top

Since the start of the KHL season, Ivan Demidov’s performances have been closely watched, as has his ice time from game to game. In fact, we’re watching to see whether the young Russian gets enough playing time,

Canadiens prospect Demidov had a career night in the KHL, registering four points in a 7-4 victory for SKA St. Petersburg.

Much has been made about the ice time given to top prospect Ivan Demidov in the KHL. It’s understandable, as Demidov represents the Montreal Canadiens’ best hopes to develop a game-changing forward who can make a positive impact every night.

What the Puck Ivan Demidov had two goals and two assists in a KHL game Thursday to lead St. Petersburg SKA to a 7-4 win over HC Sochi. The Canadiens selected Demidov with the fifth overall pick at this year’s NHL Draft.