Demidov Slipping in Calder Chase for Habs

Ivan Demidov falters in the Calder Trophy race for the Canadiens, as stiffer competition exposes gaps in his transition game. Montreal's brain trust knows rookies face the league's meat grinder this time of year, and Demidov's dip raises eyebrows in scouting reports. The stakes climb with every shift, testing whether the Habs' prized pick rebounds or fades from contention.