Ivan Demidov may finish season with Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov, a top prospect for the Montreal Canadiens, may not play again this season for his current team, SKA. Head coach Roman Rotenberg announced that Demidov will be left out of the next game and could miss the entire KHL playoffs. This news raises questions about Demidov's future with SKA. He has been a key player for the team, being their top goal scorer. However, SKA is having a rough season and is not expected to make it very far in the playoffs. Demidov has the option to buy out his contract, which is set to end on May 31. With the end of the regular season approaching on March 22, there is a possibility he could join the Canadiens sooner. Reports suggest that Canadiens’ general manager Kent Hughes is actively working to bring Demidov to Montreal. While it's still uncertain, having Demidov join Montreal would be significant for the team. Fans are hopeful but understand that this is still a long shot. The situation continues to develop.