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Demidov’s $73M Deal Secures Montreal’s Future | NHL News
Montreal just handed Ivan Demidov an eight-year, $73.2 million contract—locking him in through 2035 with a $9.15M annual cap hit. The deal, finalized before the new CBA’s signing bonus limits kick in, rewards his Calder Trophy finalist performance and rookie scoring title with a hefty $11.5M bonus in the first two years, tapering to zero in his final season. Demidov, who exploded for 62 points in his first full season, now becomes the Canadiens’ highest-paid forward, surpassing Nick Suzuki’s $7.875M cap hit. The team’s bold move signals Demidov as their franchise cornerstone for years to…
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