Maybe Michael Hage could be that partner for Caufield, EliteProspect tell about him that he is a Puckhandler, PLAYMAKER and a creativity player. 6 foot 1 190 pounds. I love those pick
I'm thinking Kirby and Slaf... Suze will stay with Cole, their line to be completed by a trade using 2-3 prospects at D. If Jacob Fowler becomes who I believe he can be.... In 3 years, Habs will be a serious cup contender!
@@quentindavoine1511 I think that Slaf is gonna stay with Caufield and Suzuki cause he compliments them so well and adds muscle to the line. If Kent Hughes really decides to go after a guy like Necas, I think that a Necas-Dach-Demidov line could be deadly as well.
Just want to appreciate all the Montreal fans that I consistently involved in discussing how much they want every prospect. Most interactive fan base I’ve seen
@@alexkayak6587 y’all got 3 of the first round picks that year, only one of which you guys actually picked. And only one of them has been consistently healthy. And I wouldn’t rank any of them in the top 5 of that draft. Caufield would be the only one in the top 10. But not too bad considering how rough that draft year was.
@@devdev5392 So who are the 5 players you have above Caufield? Hughes and Seider are the only players without debate from that draft who are better and I'm sure lots would also say Boldy but that's it. Also would like to know who the 10 better players are than Newhook and Dach.
@@csxhazardx Cozens, Boldy, Harley round out the top 5. Zegras, Vlasic, Caufield, York, and Shane Pinto or Hoglander round out the top 10. Newhook has not strung together multiple strong seasons, and has spent too much time injured. And Dach is remarkably skilled, but his injuries are really piling on and getting worse with each injury. It’s not inconceivable to see his career cut short sooner rather than later.
@@devdev5392 this is irrelevant to the Montreal/Caufield discussion but I'd personally have Zegras over Cozens. Cozens has really only had one good season, there's a larger sample size of Zegras being a more impactful player throughout his career up to this point. This isn't directed at you but it feels like many are using the recency bias of this past year to try and validate their preconceived notions about Zegras being "not good" or "overrated" all while they blatantly ignore the context of him beginning the season with a groin injury which hindered his production early on, then obviously he breaks his ankle later in the year. Zegras had 8 points over his final 8 games to finish the year and showed tangible improvements in his 200 ft game whenever he was in the lineup, and even added layers to his offensive game when he began generating off the cycle. I'm a Cozens fan don't get me wrong but I personally think Zegras is a lot more dynamic and there hasn't been a large discrepancy in their career defensive numbers up to this point either.
wow! He is very impresive! and that skating, jesus I've never seen that before. It's weird how well it works for him. God I would love for the Habs to get that guy! Loved the video has always! Can't wait for Elite Prospects draft guide btw.
God does he fit perfect with Martin St-Louis style of coaching, being able to make reads and see the space is everything for Montréal ! He will fit perfect with our young core !!
He’s a great skater, and yet his legs are really wide - helps him create space from defenders. Tremendous vision. I would love to see him with bedard, but will enjoy watching his development in the nhl irrespective of where he lands.
Luckily our defense is going to be 6’4 on average lol wyatt kaiser is the smallest and only midget.. korch is even listed 6’3 I hope we get Demidov Nothing average about demidov . Regardless of size. stud if he translates.. him with bedard would be like 2 hockey Genius scientists on the ice lol dude is going to inspire new hockey players for years to come. He has his own plays and fakes no one else does..
I think they will put them on the same line. The third forward will definitely be someone with a lot of size though that they will probably stick right in front of the goalie
Sure with creativity but also you aren't going to be doing this in the NHL. Honestly this could be a boom or bust player. Need to see him do this in a physical pro setting. No one is hitting him, he will crumble in the playoffs
@@tylerN76796 We’ll see. He’s the most talented player in the draft with the puck on his stick so I would take my chances with him over anyone not named Celebrini~
@chrisculver8848 nhl is a totally different thing... who cares about junior rank hockey... it doesnt matter... its a whole different thing at the nhl level ...
Wayne Gretzky used to do those 10-2 type skating moves when he was around the net or in tight spaces. It's not weird; it's pure talent! The technology in the skates today makes it possible to take these 10-2 skating moves to the next level if the talent is there. BTW good job with the video!
Montreal should do everything to move up and pick him if they don't win the lottery, he would end their rebuild and be the superstar they need to be contender
Добро пожаловать в НХЛ и «Монреаль Канадиенс», Иван! Мы очень рады вашему будущему с нами! Джефф / welcome to the nhl and the montreal canadiens Ivan! We are very excited about your future with us! Jeff
wow he has such a confident stick handle and edge work that his brain is completely open to being able to process. This guy absolutely loves playing hockey because of that.
This would be considered one of the best highlight reels for any player in the league! But a MTL CANADIENS PROSPECT? Crazy! I haven't been this excited about a guy in a long time. Would love to see Demidov and Hutson on the PP!!
Idk if a hawks fan and I'm not sure there is much star talent after bedard and demidov. I like naars odds but it could use another guy. Hopefully a big center in the top 5 of next years draft. Have a feeling nazar is gonna move to wing eventually.
@@lukeheintzman not much star talent? Nazar and moore have start talent and reichel had one mad year nvm all the d-men prospects we have. Do some reasearch buddy bedard, Demidov, Moore, Nazar are enough elite forward potential since we also have Reichel, slaggert, Kurashev, Hayes and alot of picks
@@Blackhawkenjoyer I think we seem to have different criteria for a "star". For me that's a guy who has 0.75 ppg in a career. Nazar and more have never been the top score on any of there past teams(NTDP and college). They both have chances but I'd say it's in the 30 percent range. Same goes for Reichel. I'm talking about guys with legit 70 present projectable star potential(demidov, (Hagens, Martone, Frondel, Misa 2025)). Nothing wrong with being optimistic just odds would implicate the team needs more high end star ability. Bottom 6 forward depth is in a good spot spot though.
Truthfully, I think he is high end to the extent that he could and should be a very good player; however, I also rebuke the notion that we've never seen anybody like him before. I think it's closer to the antithesis than the thesis here. outside of the fact that guys have open hip edge work and attacking the triangle down to a science before they hit junior, he looks A LOT like a 17 year old Nikita Filatov. I think we saw our fair share of guys that played the game like Demidov roughly 15 years ago/as the game and its talents adjusted to each other early in the post-lockout landscape. I think there is a reason for that, and I think there is a reason why we havent seen it in a while.There were some uber talented guys that dazzled their way into the top 10 picks of drafts and it became apparent that the guys who had the requisite skill to replicate it up at the NHL level did really well. Equally apparent: The guys that couldn't quite hack it when asked to do it with consistency against heightened NHL caliber defending were pretty useless in an nhl game that was was starting to get faster, but was just as different when compared to the clutch and grab play of the decade prior, as it is when compared the the open north-south hockey of todays NHL game in 2024. Now with the game even more open, you've see the archetype shift to guys more akin to Jack Huges or Logan Cooley. With those kind of guys, the separation in created through the neutral zone and by stretching out defenses to the point where they can make plays from more open space rather than requiring the precise hands to turn defenders inside out with frequency in order to get just enough separation to create an opportunity.
All good points. And it's why there's more risk with Demidov's projection. He's a dangler more than crossover rusher (Berkly Catton). You can make the bet that's going to adapt and/or that his skills are so high-level that he will find ways to make them work anyway.
@@davidst-louis8315 agreed sir. and catton certainly fits that more modern archetype I was trying to convey. I've probably watched him the least of any highly touted guys because I didnt have to get very far in his game cuts to be like 'yep, somebody is going to take him top 10 and ask him to do that for 16 minutes a night.'
100% agree. I have seen plenty of players play like that. I also question some of his decisions which I could see at a higher level turning into huge mistakes that go the other way.
With Hudson in defense, DemiGod flying forward, and jacob fowler has an upcoming goaltender, Caufield Slaf Suzuki Xhejak i mean whaaaats?! GI HABS GO!!
@MisterCautionluckily that didn’t happen. I bet we will take him considering he has one more year in the MHL and has shown willingness to transition to the NHL
You must've been asked this question a 1000 times David, but how would you compare him with Michkov? Why would Demidov be gone before 7th this year? Thanks for your amazing work again!
I *like* draft year Demidov more than draft year Michkov. He's showing more straight skill, more creativity, more physicality, and a better motor. But we didn't get to see Demidov play against KHL opponents that much. If I had to pick, I would choose Michkov still because of the better profile. They're both extremely smart players.
@@davidst-louis8315 Michkov is too unique to understand his game, Demidov is more conventional player, and his game is easier to understand. That's why a lot of people love him more than Michkov. It's a mistake though to think Demidov is going to be better than Michkov. I personally very doubt it. They both can become NHL superstars, like, say, Kucherov and Panarin. But I think nobody will hesitate who to choose between these two, and Michkov is as close to Kucherov by talent as possible. I'd even say he's more talented than Kuch.
@@Kshahdoo67 Вы правы, мне больше всего не понятно то, как Мичков ушёл под 7 номером а Демидов должен уйти под 2. Мичков в возрасте Демидова уже играл на взрослом уровне и рекорд поставил по средней статистике.
@@АндрейПанченко-и7х Ну фиг знает. Я бы не сказал, что Демидов любит хоккей больше, чем Мичков. Слежу за Мичковым с 14 лет (его 14, не моих) и ни разу не видел, чтобы он отнесся к игре спустя рукава. Парень весь в хоккее.
3:38 that whole sequence was insane, made the defensemen look like little children I don't think there were many instances in hockey where a player was so satisfying to watch, you can't argue that absolutely my kind of player
Who do we think will take Demidov? I’m a Montreal fan and hope we can get him at #5. Half the mock drafts I’ve seen have the Habs taking him at 5 with picks 2-4 being the top D and Lindstrom for his size, and the other half have him being taken at #2 or #3. What do you guys think?
now it dosnt matter ! Im so happy he's an habs ! we get some pure raw talent !! just imagine our PP caufield suzuki slafkovsky demidov and hutson ( 4attacker's and 1 def as we did for a while) that will do lots of damage in a near futur !
that creativeness is good but it’s gon have to get toned down a little bit and that will come with experience he’ll be great and i can’t wait WELCOME TO MONTREAL DEMIDOV WE CANT WAIT TO WATCH U PLAY
Montreal 's accelerated rebuild is coming closer to an end. Even though they have already added several good players like Slaf, Dach, Reinbacher and Newhood, HuGo have still failed so far to obtain that special elite player/game breaker which could change the face of the franchise...Celebriny and Demidov could be one of those players but they have to win the lottery to make sure to get one of those two. However, if Demidov was to slide because of the russian factor...then maybe Montreal has a chance to get him !!!
@@jakethesnake5646 Thanks, indeed, Montreal has been pretty lucky to draft Demidov. Even if everybody tries to deny it, there is "still" a russian factor. Teams usually think twice before drafting from Russia especially with a top3 pick. The habs needed a special player for years... and they finally got him !!!
The Blackhawks have many options to choose in this draft but Demidov looks pretty solid. He could fit that role of scoring goals and receiving easy passes from bedard.
Hawks need someone dynamic like this to take focus away from Bedard. I wouldn't sleep on Eiserman either. The kid is seventeen and the best scorer in the draft.
@@Elrond_Hubbard1 that it he can only score, I feel ivan brings way more offense than cole, but if coles falls to the 20 pick grab him or possible draft up
@@Elrond_Hubbard1probably can get him at 20, if he slides, Ivan at #2 Cole # 20, or they have enough draft capital to move up if they feel someone has chance of taking Eiserman! Damn that would be insane 😅
Alex Barabanov is a skilled winger who loves to use 10 and 2's. He had a down year this past season, but he's been a pretty effective NHL player for the Sharks.
Мичков уровнем выше. Он перед драфтом уже играл не в молодёжной лиге и очков набирал столько, сколько никто не набирал в КХЛ по средней статистике в свои года. Демидов это лотерея больше, либо он действительно будет мега талантом, либо зачахнет. Но, могу сказать про Демидова один огромный плюс, парень с головой и весь в хоккее. То есть, он по отношению к себе как Кучеров.
Ive never seen a guy skate/pivot like this guy. He's going to be easy to knock off the puck at first but the potential is there. Reminds me a bit of Tim Stutzle/Nail Yakopov.
@@hugol81people forget what happened with Yakapov, he had the talent. If he had any type of work ethic and did any training instead of being lazy and relying on his natural talents then he could have been great.
Demidov's game is really similar to kucherov, not the fastest skater but very agile and shifty leaving defender looking clueless. His hands are quick and unpredictable if he will shoot or pass and his playmaking ability are also very similar in the way he develop very creative play I even think in term of pure skills he is better than celebrini
wdym? MHL level of competation is lower. Celebrini is a more complete player and breaking records as a 17 year old in a physical NCAA league against players that are 18-26.
Celebrini's playstyle is easier to see work well in the NHL, he has performed well against higher levels of competition, he's a center, he's slightly bigger, he's 6 months younger and Canadian.
@@bajjanitor Yeah i figured Demidov's nationality played a role in him being ranked #2. But in terms of talent and potential Demidov is clearly the better choice
@@Wiserhuman1 Celebrini is just a way safer pick, you know what you're getting with him a good 2way center. Demidov could be Nikita Kucherov... or he could be Nail Yakupov.
I feel that way as well. People are sleeping on Eiserman, and he was the unanimous number two not long ago. Best scorer in the draft and only seventeen. Experts have him written off defensively already. I remember watching Kane all those years, and when it came to defense, it was like he had a piano tied to his back. Eisermans' job was to score and score he did! I wouldn't be sad with either!
Welcome to Montreal!!🎉
Demidov and Hutson on the powerplay, oh my god, the ankle breaker duo.
Demidov,hutson, caufield, suzuki/dach and slafkovsky it will be🔥🔥🔥🔥☄️☄️☄️
I know you comment was made 2 months ago so now we can add Laine to the equation!!!
Bienvenue à Montréal!
I can't believe he's a hab I'm sooooo happy omg!!!! we haven't had a player like that in yearssss this is crazy
he actually reminds me of kovalev a bit
@@AC-wl7veexcept this guy competes
so happy !!!! : D
@@AC-wl7vehe’s that slow?
@@TwoFingerSaloute very high skill level. He handles the puck in a similar way.
He’s gonna look great with Suzuki and Slaf 👀
bro really predicted the future
Maybe Michael Hage could be that partner for Caufield, EliteProspect tell about him that he is a Puckhandler, PLAYMAKER and a creativity player. 6 foot 1 190 pounds. I love those pick
What's tomorrow's lottery numbers 🤔
I'm thinking Kirby and Slaf... Suze will stay with Cole, their line to be completed by a trade using 2-3 prospects at D. If Jacob Fowler becomes who I believe he can be.... In 3 years, Habs will be a serious cup contender!
@@quentindavoine1511 I think that Slaf is gonna stay with Caufield and Suzuki cause he compliments them so well and adds muscle to the line. If Kent Hughes really decides to go after a guy like Necas, I think that a Necas-Dach-Demidov line could be deadly as well.
Crosby skating and IQ + McDavid hands = 5th overall pick?!?!
Montreal with the steal of the draft.
Definitely, so glad we got him
WELCOME TO MONTREAL! GO HABS!
Cant believe he was available at 5 for us... Shout out to Timmins helping us even in CLB
Demidov, Slafkovsky, Suzuki, Caufield, and Hutson is going to make one of the most entertaining power plays in the league.
Superbe analyse David. Welcome to the HABS Ivan
Merci!
Welcome to Montréal !
Just want to appreciate all the Montreal fans that I consistently involved in discussing how much they want every prospect.
Most interactive fan base I’ve seen
We did get everyone from the 2019
Or at least it feels like
@@alexkayak6587 y’all got 3 of the first round picks that year, only one of which you guys actually picked. And only one of them has been consistently healthy. And I wouldn’t rank any of them in the top 5 of that draft. Caufield would be the only one in the top 10. But not too bad considering how rough that draft year was.
@@devdev5392 So who are the 5 players you have above Caufield? Hughes and Seider are the only players without debate from that draft who are better and I'm sure lots would also say Boldy but that's it. Also would like to know who the 10 better players are than Newhook and Dach.
@@csxhazardx Cozens, Boldy, Harley round out the top 5. Zegras, Vlasic, Caufield, York, and Shane Pinto or Hoglander round out the top 10. Newhook has not strung together multiple strong seasons, and has spent too much time injured. And Dach is remarkably skilled, but his injuries are really piling on and getting worse with each injury. It’s not inconceivable to see his career cut short sooner rather than later.
@@devdev5392 this is irrelevant to the Montreal/Caufield discussion but I'd personally have Zegras over Cozens. Cozens has really only had one good season, there's a larger sample size of Zegras being a more impactful player throughout his career up to this point.
This isn't directed at you but it feels like many are using the recency bias of this past year to try and validate their preconceived notions about Zegras being "not good" or "overrated" all while they blatantly ignore the context of him beginning the season with a groin injury which hindered his production early on, then obviously he breaks his ankle later in the year.
Zegras had 8 points over his final 8 games to finish the year and showed tangible improvements in his 200 ft game whenever he was in the lineup, and even added layers to his offensive game when he began generating off the cycle. I'm a Cozens fan don't get me wrong but I personally think Zegras is a lot more dynamic and there hasn't been a large discrepancy in their career defensive numbers up to this point either.
wow! He is very impresive! and that skating, jesus I've never seen that before. It's weird how well it works for him. God I would love for the Habs to get that guy!
Loved the video has always! Can't wait for Elite Prospects draft guide btw.
We got him buddy we got him !!!!
God does he fit perfect with Martin St-Louis style of coaching, being able to make reads and see the space is everything for Montréal ! He will fit perfect with our young core !!
He’s a great skater, and yet his legs are really wide - helps him create space from defenders. Tremendous vision. I would love to see him with bedard, but will enjoy watching his development in the nhl irrespective of where he lands.
Welcome to Montréal ❤!
Would love for him to be on Bedard's line. Might not happen with the amount of average/undersized forwards in Chi's pipeline but Demidov looks special
Luckily our defense is going to be 6’4 on average lol wyatt kaiser is the smallest and only midget.. korch is even listed 6’3
I hope we get Demidov
Nothing average about demidov . Regardless of size. stud if he translates.. him with bedard would be like 2 hockey Genius scientists on the ice lol dude is going to inspire new hockey players for years to come. He has his own plays and fakes no one else does..
Grabing Eiserman with Tampas pick would be great. He would hit 50 goals next to Bedard despite other concerns.
@@Gonar1212use Tampa pick and a second or bext years Toronto pick to move back into the top 15
Can get a PF at 20, plus we got 4 second round picks! We good 😊
I think they will put them on the same line. The third forward will definitely be someone with a lot of size though that they will probably stick right in front of the goalie
j'aime beaucoup tes analyses, merci pour ton gros travail 🤌
Fait plaisir!
My favorite player in the entire draft.
Sure with creativity but also you aren't going to be doing this in the NHL. Honestly this could be a boom or bust player. Need to see him do this in a physical pro setting. No one is hitting him, he will crumble in the playoffs
@@tylerN76796 We’ll see. He’s the most talented player in the draft with the puck on his stick so I would take my chances with him over anyone not named Celebrini~
@@tylerN76796 Kaprizov does it, why won't Demidov?
@@Kshahdoo67 Facts. Same with Kuch tbh
@@nickboyd6716 Demidov looks more like Kaprizov than Kucherov. It's Michkov who closer to Kuch.
Demidov is a Canadien de Montréal
Oui Mr. :)
0:40 that has a Bure vibe to it, silky like Datsyuk, he's such a fun player to watch.
He’s not Bure speed nobody is not even Mcdavid.
Crazy how he lives on his inside edges. Reminds me of crosby with the 'Mohawk' he is always doing.
Demidov is such a satisfying player to watch
Oar did that.
I absolutely love his unique skating and magical toolbox he pulls all kinds of unexpected shit out of..
Dude, that guy can be a Russian Crosby
Bedard getting Kucherov 2.0 is a scary sight
What an overstatement, comparing this kid to Kucherov when he's never played against men is setting yourself up for huge disappointment.
@@s.b.3275 he outscored kucherov in the mhl already.
Это скорее Демидов получит Бедарда
MLB fan right?
@chrisculver8848 nhl is a totally different thing... who cares about junior rank hockey... it doesnt matter... its a whole different thing at the nhl level
...
the PP of slaf, caufield, demidov, hutson, and suzzy is actually an insane PP1
Just imagine lol with Laine replacing slaf
Wayne Gretzky used to do those 10-2 type skating moves when he was around the net or in tight spaces. It's not weird; it's pure talent! The technology in the skates today makes it possible to take these 10-2 skating moves to the next level if the talent is there. BTW good job with the video!
Montreal should do everything to move up and pick him if they don't win the lottery, he would end their rebuild and be the superstar they need to be contender
Would you be willing to trade one of Hutson or Mailloux to move up? Just curious
@@lethanosjames2976def not worth trading them, it’s gunna be our first (5oa) maybe the Winnipeg pick and a b level prospect
@@lethanosjames2976 Mailloux yes everyday of the week. Hutson … I’m really 50/50 but I think I would do it. How about you?
@@TChockey I would keep huston but mailloux i would trade
@@TChockey I feel the exact same way lol, I'd keep Hutson personally but also wouldn't be sad to see him go if it meant we'd get Demidov
Kaprizov is one of the most similar players in the NHL that uses 10 and 2 often on offensive plays
Amazing plays. A very talented player. I can't wait to watch him in the NHL.
Добро пожаловать в НХЛ и «Монреаль Канадиенс», Иван! Мы очень рады вашему будущему с нами! Джефф / welcome to the nhl and the montreal canadiens Ivan! We are very excited about your future with us! Jeff
I thought he finished 2nd in the 2008 WSOP to Peter Eastgate. Now he's a hockey prospect!
His inside edgework reminds me of Makar or Crosby with how Demidov is always changing the angle and drawing defenders to him
Kaprizov also
Him and Bedard together will feed families
real
This dude will be a blackhawk
For generations
Hawks will take Levshunov or Silayev
nan , Montreal want him. and rumours said that he only want to play for Montreal
Good Video, Martin St. Louis knows what he is talking about.
So happy 3 teams passed on this guy! I have been watching Demidov highlights for weeks, and i still see new shit every day!
Demigod-Bedsy will be insane
Wont happen sorry
Bedard-25yearsoldLevshunov will still be a good duo
Future hawks legend
Sorry about that haha go habs goo😂🎉🎉
lol. Future habs legend
go habs go baby
MTL
womp womp
wow he has such a confident stick handle and edge work that his brain is completely open to being able to process. This guy absolutely loves playing hockey because of that.
This would be considered one of the best highlight reels for any player in the league! But a MTL CANADIENS PROSPECT? Crazy!
I haven't been this excited about a guy in a long time. Would love to see Demidov and Hutson on the PP!!
Habs jersey will fit you well, Welcome to Montreal
I am so excited for this guy
If hes on a line with Oliver Moore on the Blackhawks, thats the Demi Moore line
Hall-Bedard-demidov
Reichel-nazar-Kurashev
Folingo-Moore-slaggert
The top 9 potential is nuts in Chicago
Maybe moore and definitely demidov will not be up next year though
Idk if a hawks fan and I'm not sure there is much star talent after bedard and demidov. I like naars odds but it could use another guy. Hopefully a big center in the top 5 of next years draft. Have a feeling nazar is gonna move to wing eventually.
@@LucyBatman I know he won’t that’s just potential
@@lukeheintzman not much star talent? Nazar and moore have start talent and reichel had one mad year nvm all the d-men prospects we have. Do some reasearch buddy bedard, Demidov, Moore, Nazar are enough elite forward potential since we also have Reichel, slaggert, Kurashev, Hayes and alot of picks
@@Blackhawkenjoyer I think we seem to have different criteria for a "star". For me that's a guy who has 0.75 ppg in a career. Nazar and more have never been the top score on any of there past teams(NTDP and college). They both have chances but I'd say it's in the 30 percent range. Same goes for Reichel. I'm talking about guys with legit 70 present projectable star potential(demidov, (Hagens, Martone, Frondel, Misa 2025)). Nothing wrong with being optimistic just odds would implicate the team needs more high end star ability. Bottom 6 forward depth is in a good spot spot though.
Truthfully, I think he is high end to the extent that he could and should be a very good player; however, I also rebuke the notion that we've never seen anybody like him before. I think it's closer to the antithesis than the thesis here. outside of the fact that guys have open hip edge work and attacking the triangle down to a science before they hit junior, he looks A LOT like a 17 year old Nikita Filatov. I think we saw our fair share of guys that played the game like Demidov roughly 15 years ago/as the game and its talents adjusted to each other early in the post-lockout landscape. I think there is a reason for that, and I think there is a reason why we havent seen it in a while.There were some uber talented guys that dazzled their way into the top 10 picks of drafts and it became apparent that the guys who had the requisite skill to replicate it up at the NHL level did really well. Equally apparent: The guys that couldn't quite hack it when asked to do it with consistency against heightened NHL caliber defending were pretty useless in an nhl game that was was starting to get faster, but was just as different when compared to the clutch and grab play of the decade prior, as it is when compared the the open north-south hockey of todays NHL game in 2024. Now with the game even more open, you've see the archetype shift to guys more akin to Jack Huges or Logan Cooley. With those kind of guys, the separation in created through the neutral zone and by stretching out defenses to the point where they can make plays from more open space rather than requiring the precise hands to turn defenders inside out with frequency in order to get just enough separation to create an opportunity.
All good points. And it's why there's more risk with Demidov's projection. He's a dangler more than crossover rusher (Berkly Catton). You can make the bet that's going to adapt and/or that his skills are so high-level that he will find ways to make them work anyway.
@@davidst-louis8315 agreed sir. and catton certainly fits that more modern archetype I was trying to convey. I've probably watched him the least of any highly touted guys because I didnt have to get very far in his game cuts to be like 'yep, somebody is going to take him top 10 and ask him to do that for 16 minutes a night.'
100% agree. I have seen plenty of players play like that. I also question some of his decisions which I could see at a higher level turning into huge mistakes that go the other way.
@@davidst-louis8315 You are missing the point where he is compared to Kucherov. He sees the site like few others can.
So glad he's a Hab! Reminds me a bit of McJesus!
With Hudson in defense, DemiGod flying forward, and jacob fowler has an upcoming goaltender, Caufield Slaf Suzuki Xhejak i mean whaaaats?!
GI HABS GO!!
Quand même drôle que ce vidéo soit analysé par un québécois (on reconnaît l'accent dans son anglais) et que Demidov s'en vienne à Montréal. Let's go!!
Ouin ! :)
If Chicago doesn’t end up with Celebrini I really hope we get this kid
@MisterCautionluckily that didn’t happen. I bet we will take him considering he has one more year in the MHL and has shown willingness to transition to the NHL
Great breakdown
Watching this after he's been drafted by the Habs. He seems to be the perfect prospect that would understand MSL's teaching.
The next Kuch! 🙌
You are right!
holy shit that is impressive
2:20 that inside control is crazy, he's building speed.
Habs must be happy getting this kid.
mtl took him 5th overall as a Habs fan couldn’t be more happy what a stud he will be
Please HuGo, do whatever it takes to get Demidov
You must've been asked this question a 1000 times David, but how would you compare him with Michkov? Why would Demidov be gone before 7th this year? Thanks for your amazing work again!
I *like* draft year Demidov more than draft year Michkov. He's showing more straight skill, more creativity, more physicality, and a better motor. But we didn't get to see Demidov play against KHL opponents that much. If I had to pick, I would choose Michkov still because of the better profile. They're both extremely smart players.
@@davidst-louis8315 Michkov is too unique to understand his game, Demidov is more conventional player, and his game is easier to understand. That's why a lot of people love him more than Michkov. It's a mistake though to think Demidov is going to be better than Michkov. I personally very doubt it. They both can become NHL superstars, like, say, Kucherov and Panarin. But I think nobody will hesitate who to choose between these two, and Michkov is as close to Kucherov by talent as possible. I'd even say he's more talented than Kuch.
@@Kshahdoo67 Вы правы, мне больше всего не понятно то, как Мичков ушёл под 7 номером а Демидов должен уйти под 2. Мичков в возрасте Демидова уже играл на взрослом уровне и рекорд поставил по средней статистике.
@@Kshahdoo67Единственный плюс в Демидове это то, что парень живёт хоккеем. В этом плане я думаю он сильнее будет Мичкова.
@@АндрейПанченко-и7х Ну фиг знает. Я бы не сказал, что Демидов любит хоккей больше, чем Мичков. Слежу за Мичковым с 14 лет (его 14, не моих) и ни разу не видел, чтобы он отнесся к игре спустя рукава. Парень весь в хоккее.
I saw somewhere he fell to #8 I really doubt it but I’d love to pad our top 6 for the future
He has the skating of Jeff Skinner and the puck touches of Malkin.
Habs baby !
He’s soooooo good he’s the next Gretzky. Anything!
Не is absolute insane😮
They have MEDS for that, don't worry!
this guy is going to be the BEST player of this draft class
It's Sunday, the Habs drafted him. Holy Crap! I can't believe it. Go Habs!!!
3:38 that whole sequence was insane, made the defensemen look like little children
I don't think there were many instances in hockey where a player was so satisfying to watch, you can't argue that
absolutely my kind of player
Caufield - Suzuki - Demidov , habs futur looking good
Demidov on a power play with Hutson and Slafkovsky is going to EAT
The kid can play LW, RW and center. That's special
I am glad that my cbj has decided to draft lindstrom who has red flags all over him. I miss jarmo
Insane move in hindsight
Bonjour David, as-tu la chaîne équivalente en français? Merci très bon contenu.
Bedard - Nazar - Demidov
Bedard is a Center and that line is too small. They need at least 1 guy over 6 feet with good 2-way game.
@@darkstark1949 That is literally Lindstrom lmao
Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Demidov :)
YEAH!!!!!!!!!
Great video, thanks. Hope he'll be a Montreal Canadiens.
@@MagicMike_101Oops!
Who do we think will take Demidov? I’m a Montreal fan and hope we can get him at #5. Half the mock drafts I’ve seen have the Habs taking him at 5 with picks 2-4 being the top D and Lindstrom for his size, and the other half have him being taken at #2 or #3. What do you guys think?
now it dosnt matter ! Im so happy he's an habs ! we get some pure raw talent !! just imagine our PP caufield suzuki slafkovsky demidov and hutson ( 4attacker's and 1 def as we did for a while) that will do lots of damage in a near futur !
Tanks David, I would watch your analysis all day long! What do you think one per day?
I'm not that fast haha. One per week is what I can manage right now :p
@@davidst-louis8315Tu peux en faire une pour Brandsegg-Nygard et quelle pourrait être sa projection pour la NHL ? J'en perdrais pas une miette ^^
This guy looks elite
that creativeness is good but it’s gon have to get toned down a little bit and that will come with experience he’ll be great and i can’t wait WELCOME TO MONTREAL DEMIDOV WE CANT WAIT TO WATCH U PLAY
Montreal 's accelerated rebuild is coming closer to an end. Even though they have already added several good players like Slaf, Dach, Reinbacher and Newhood, HuGo have still failed so far to obtain that special elite player/game breaker which could change the face of the franchise...Celebriny and Demidov could be one of those players but they have to win the lottery to make sure to get one of those two. However, if Demidov was to slide because of the russian factor...then maybe Montreal has a chance to get him !!!
BRILLIANT PREDICTION 🔥🔥🔥
@@jakethesnake5646 Thanks, indeed, Montreal has been pretty lucky to draft Demidov. Even if everybody tries to deny it, there is "still" a russian factor. Teams usually think twice before drafting from Russia especially with a top3 pick. The habs needed a special player for years... and they finally got him !!!
The Blackhawks have many options to choose in this draft but Demidov looks pretty solid. He could fit that role of scoring goals and receiving easy passes from bedard.
And vice versa.
Hawks need someone dynamic like this to take focus away from Bedard. I wouldn't sleep on Eiserman either. The kid is seventeen and the best scorer in the draft.
@@Elrond_Hubbard1 that it he can only score, I feel ivan brings way more offense than cole, but if coles falls to the 20 pick grab him or possible draft up
@@Elrond_Hubbard1probably can get him at 20, if he slides, Ivan at #2 Cole # 20, or they have enough draft capital to move up if they feel someone has chance of taking Eiserman! Damn that would be insane 😅
He looks like a mix of Kovalev and Lane Hutson 😅
Future Blackhawk
He reminds me so much of mitch marner when he played in london
Merci à toi, très bonne analyse, de plus il appartient au Canadien !
Welcome to THE HABS ....IVAN !!!❤
Alex Barabanov is a skilled winger who loves to use 10 and 2's. He had a down year this past season, but he's been a pretty effective NHL player for the Sharks.
Barabanov doesn’t have the hands or hockey sense that Demidov does.
Ivan Demidov is a Montreal Canadien
On that 2 on 1 I can't tell if he slid the puck under the defender's stick or saucered it over the stick.
best rookie in 2026 !
Can you give a good comparison between demidov and michkov?
Мичков уровнем выше. Он перед драфтом уже играл не в молодёжной лиге и очков набирал столько, сколько никто не набирал в КХЛ по средней статистике в свои года. Демидов это лотерея больше, либо он действительно будет мега талантом, либо зачахнет. Но, могу сказать про Демидова один огромный плюс, парень с головой и весь в хоккее. То есть, он по отношению к себе как Кучеров.
Ive never seen a guy skate/pivot like this guy. He's going to be easy to knock off the puck at first but the potential is there. Reminds me a bit of Tim Stutzle/Nail Yakopov.
So he reminds you of the biggest bust in NHL’s history?😵💫
@@hugol81people forget what happened with Yakapov, he had the talent. If he had any type of work ethic and did any training instead of being lazy and relying on his natural talents then he could have been great.
He’ll get hit hard in the NHL
Demidov's game is really similar to kucherov, not the fastest skater but very agile and shifty leaving defender looking clueless. His hands are quick and unpredictable if he will shoot or pass and his playmaking ability are also very similar in the way he develop very creative play
I even think in term of pure skills he is better than celebrini
Blackhawks, please draft him with The #2 pick
I'm guessing that Levshunov and Silayev go 2 and 3. Demidov might go 5th to Montreal.
The sharks not getting the #1 isn't so bad if this guy is the consolation.
Reminds me of Marty Havlat for some reason
Same, reminds me of Martin Havlat with Pat Kane's hands (Havlat's skill was also through the rough)
Yep...he's freakin' good!
How is this guy not ranked first overall ? He's levels ahead of celebrini
wdym? MHL level of competation is lower. Celebrini is a more complete player and breaking records as a 17 year old in a physical NCAA league against players that are 18-26.
Celebrini's playstyle is easier to see work well in the NHL, he has performed well against higher levels of competition, he's a center, he's slightly bigger, he's 6 months younger and Canadian.
@@bajjanitor Yeah i figured Demidov's nationality played a role in him being ranked #2. But in terms of talent and potential Demidov is clearly the better choice
@@Wiserhuman1 Celebrini is just a way safer pick, you know what you're getting with him a good 2way center. Demidov could be Nikita Kucherov... or he could be Nail Yakupov.
There is a 50% chance that Demidov will turn in to the next Alexander Semin. Celebrini is a 100% guarantee.
Have a feeling he’s a Blackhawk. Just thinking of his playmaking with Bedard is so disgusting, and I’m not even a Chicago fan
Montreal Baby !!!!
Some of these passes are really similar to the one Kucherov can make.
Chicago didn't win the lottery yet somehow they still won the draft
I feel that way as well. People are sleeping on Eiserman, and he was the unanimous number two not long ago. Best scorer in the draft and only seventeen. Experts have him written off defensively already. I remember watching Kane all those years, and when it came to defense, it was like he had a piano tied to his back. Eisermans' job was to score and score he did! I wouldn't be sad with either!
How do you feel bro?
@@justindoutre8544 fine. Levshunov has a good shot at being the top D.