Demidov Has Every Reason To Lock In In Montreal

Ivan Demidov has an obvious incentive to get a long-term deal done as soon as possible, and Montreal is doing what smart teams do when they think they have a keeper. The Canadiens know that when a young player flashes real value, the business side starts moving almost as fast as the hockey side. This is the kind of situation where timing matters, because the next contract can shape both the player's leverage and the club's plans for years.