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Demidov’s Rise Could Change Montreal | NHL News
Montreal’s long wait for a true game-changing forward may be over— Ivan Demidov just delivered a rookie season for the ages, finishing second in Calder Trophy voting and earning All-Rookie honors with nearly 20 goals and over 60 points. Starting on the second power play, he exploded when moved to the top unit with Suzuki and Caufield, turning it into the league’s 10th-best. Now locked in with an eight-year, $73M extension and bulking up to dominate puck battles, Demidov’s ice time will grow—and so will the challenge. Can he thrive against shutdown defenders and turn defensive transitions into…
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