It started with a dramatic, WWE-inspired entrance by pop ballad icon Celine Dion, who took the podium at the 2024 NHL Draft in Vegas, her current hometown, to announce the pick for her original hometown team, the Montreal Canadiens . The dazzling, overwhelming atmosphere of the state-of-the-art Sphere seemed to pause, the crowd holding its breath as she took her sweet time building suspense.
No pressure, kid. But if Friday’s post-pick media availability was any indication, Demidov will handle the heat in Montreal very well. The 18-year-old out of Sergiyev Posad, Russia, was positivelyto don the Bleu, Blanc et Rouge sweater, practically trembling with euphoria, showing reporters the goosebumps on his hands. He happily dove headfirst into speaking English, a language he only started learning one and a half years ago, in hopes of adequately expressing how amazing he felt.
Demidov simply oozed excitement Friday and can’t wait to make an impact at the NHL level. Unlike with many Russian born prospects, he isn’t too far away from doing so. He confirmed Friday that he plans to come to North America as soon as his current KHL contract with SKA Saint Petersburg expires after the 2024-25 season. He made a mockery of the MHL, the Russian junior circuit, this past season, compiling a staggering 60 points in 30 games.
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