Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Tuesday.
Montreal Canadiens News
Top prospect Ivan Demidov was promoted to the third line on Tuesday as SKA Saint-Petersburg faced Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. The decision to stop sandbagging their young star paid off, as Demidov scored a very nice goal early in the first period. [Habs Prospect Report: Ivan Demidov Scores Beautiful Goal]
Jeff Gorton was a guest on L’AntiChambre, where Demidov’s ice time was discussed. Despite the unfortunate situation, there’s no chance the Habs will get involved. The most obvious reason being that the team does not have the 18-year-old player under contract.
In an interview on RDS L’Antichambre, Habs VP Jeff Gorton on Ivan Demidov with SKA in the KHL:
“Because of the situation in the KHL not having an agreement with the (NHL), we can’t just end his contract any time we want. Everybody thinks we can buy him out of his contract, it’s… pic.twitter.com/JVx4Q5hkJo
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) October 16, 2024
It’s very early in the season, but so far, Samuel Montembeault has stood out as one of the few players who is performing above expectations for the Habs. If the goaltender can maintain his solid level of play an invitation to play for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Tournament isn’t out of the question. [Daily Faceoff]
ICYMI: It’s almost time to start publishing the Montreal Canadiens Prospect Power Rankings, but before we start taking a closer look at recent performances from Habs prospects we need to set the initial ranking via a fan vote. The series will begin shortly after the initial list is established. [Canadiens Prospect Power Rankings: Habs Fan Initial Vote]
Former Hab Sean Monahan scored his first goal at home for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and quickly pointed to the sky, in recognition of the late Johnny Gaudreau. It was a touching moment, as they were very close friends.
SEAN MONAHAN SCORES IN HIS BLUE JACKETS HOME DEBUT!!!
What a moment. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ddwCMBBRKN
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 16, 2024
National Hockey Now Network
Understandably, it took the Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets a minute to get going on Tuesday night. But once the second period rolled around, these two were back to the business of hockey. In the end, the Stanley Cup champs — and goalie Spencer Knight — were too much for the Blue Jackets in a 4-3 win. [Florida Panthers]
Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov scored twice on Tuesday while facing the Edmonton Oilers. [Philadelphia Flyers]
The New Jersey Devils did exactly what they should have done against the Utah Hockey Club Monday afternoon. Former Hab Jake Allen set a new NHL record while helping New Jersey claim two points. [New Jersey Devils]
