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Ivan Demidov: Tony Marinaro reveals the other reason why he spent the summer in Montreal

Ivan Demidov spent his entire summer in Montreal. The young Russian, who might very well have preferred to return to his native country, decided instead to stay in town to familiarize himself with Montreal life.Yes, Demidov is happy to be with the Habs, andit shows.Obviously,for Canadiens fans, it’s cool to see a kid make the decision to spend the summer in town. But according to Tony Marinaro, who chatted about it all on 98.5 FM tonight, there’s another reason for Demidov’s decision. In fact, Marinaro explains that Demidov “didn’t take a chance” for one simple reason: returning to Russia could have forced him to complete his military service.

He could therefore have been detained in Russia to complete his service. https://www.youtube.com/live/ITlusYbyJRA?si=afOms2rzq8aGMhLy&t=1263 [content-ads]We know that a few years ago, goaltender Ivan Fedotov wanted to make the jump to the NHL, but he was held back because he had to complete his military service. Demidov obviously didn’t want to risk the same fate.Imagine what the reaction would have been in town if Demidov had suffered such a fate.That’s why (among other things) Demidov spent the summer in town, skating non-stop in Brossard. Marinaro also revealed on 98.5 FM this evening that, during the summer, he shot a commercial in which he and Demidov were featured.The famous photo of the dinner with Demidov and Marinaro was taken that evening.

The post should air in about two weeks, according to Marinaro.I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather see Demidov shooting commercials around town than being in Russia and possibly being held back to complete his military service. And I have a strange feeling that I’m not the only one who feels that way [spacer title=’Overtime’]- The Habs are in 15th place, according to TVA Sports.

– I doubt it.

– Interesting.

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“Lane Hutson and the Habs aren’t close to a deal right now.”

Since July 1, Lane Hutson has been eligible to sign a contract extension with the Habs.Fans want to see him sign a long-term contract now, after all.And yet, two months later, Hutson still hasn’t signed a new contract. And while it’s still too early to worry, Tony Marinaro discussed the matter on 98.5 FM this evening, explaining that negotiations aren’t necessarily going badly right now… but:

Lane Hutson and the Canadiens aren’t close to a deal as we speak.

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Tony Marinaro

https://www.youtube.com/live/ITlusYbyJRA?si=bLwG79Gu5cQJwGUQ&t=1288 [content-ads]In fact, what he’s saying is that if negotiations were really straightforward, the young defenseman would already have a deal in the bag. But things seem to be in a bit of a tailspin at the moment… and that’s because of a disagreement over salary.The Habs are clearly not ready to pay the amount requested by the Hutson clan to sign a long-term deal right now.All this suggests that negotiations could go into next summer… and Marinaro is keeping an eye on September 15, 2026.If Hutson wants to sign for eight years, he’ll have to be ready to sign before then. The Habs have some leverage here, so we have to wonder what all this means for the defenseman, but Marinaro is right to say that if it’s still not settled, it may be because negotiations are a little more complicated than expected.

It’s not the end of the world if it’s settled in a year’s time… but we agree that the sooner the better in this case[spacer title=’Overtime’]- Speaking of the wolf,

– We hope so.

– What a story.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov spoke to (more than) 10 NHL clubs this summer

Evgeny Kuznetsov spent the last year in the KHL, playing with Ivan Demidov and others, and had a good season with 37 points (12 goals) in 39 games.But the 33-year-old is looking to make a return to the NHL after a year in Russia. Will he be back in North America for the next campaign? That’s the question, but what we do know(according to RMNB) is that he has been talking to NHL clubs. Kuznetsov has been in contact with “more than” 10 teams on the Bettman circuit, but has not yet signed a contract.Is the Canadiens one of them?

[content-ads] I wonder what role he’d like to play in the NHL.

Because let’s not forget one thing: in his last full season in North America, Kuznetsov wasn’t the player he once was.He collected 24 points (only eight goals) in 63 games with the Capitals and Hurricanes, and it didn’t turn out the way he’d hoped.

I have another question: did a year in Russia allow him to regain the confidence of a guy who was producing at an average rate of 65 points per season between 2015 and 2022?Hmm…Talent-wise, there’s no doubt. Kuznetsov has the vision, he has the offensive flair and he has the talent to produce like a good NHL player.But maybe, at 33, he’s slowed down too… I can’t wait to see if a National League club will decide to offer him a contract for the next campaign. Because maybe he could help a team as a last-minute solution…

[spacer title=’Overtime’] – He looks happy.

– Bang!

– Oh no?

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Price could be traded: Gallagher could become the oldest player in the organization

Brendan Gallagher has been part of the Canadiens organization for a long, long time. The feisty little forward also looks set to become the “oldest” Canadiens player on the team’s books. As you can see, there’s a link here with the Carey Price situation.Price, who could change his address at any moment – especially since this morning – is the longest-serving member of the Montreal organization at the moment. And he’s closely followed by Brendan Gallagher, who was drafted by the Habs in 2010 (five years after Price).We’re truly witnessing the birth of a new chapter in Montreal…

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[content-ads] When we think of the 2010s with the Canadiens, we think of Max Pacioretty, Carey Price, Tomas Plekanec, David Desharnais, Brendan Gallagher, Andrei Markov, P.K. Subban, Jeff Petry, Phillip Danault, Alex Galchenyuk… Today, among these names, we can only count Gally and Price among the players under contract with the Canadiens. And if Price leaves – which he clearly could soon -… it will make Gallagher the oldest player in the organization, which is special in a way.We’re talking about a player who’s (only) 33 years old… But it also indicates that the Habs are ready to take the next step.

The likes of Caufield, Suzuki, Demidov, Hutson and company are likely to lead the team in the coming years… and in terms of on-ice success, there’s a lot of optimism in town right now. Will they be able to accomplish the ultimate goal of bringing the Stanley Cup back to the metropolis?

Only time will tell… [spacer title=’Overtime’] – Sick.

– Allez Félix!

– Wow.

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The Canadiens’ prospects to watch this season

At the moment, the Canadiens have the luxury of being able to count on a fine bank of prospects, and the club has what it takes to be good in the years to come if the prospects in question develop well. And while we’re on the subject of youngsters… there are some who will be worth keeping an eye on next season. Firstly, in Laval, there are some guys who come to mind among the skaters: Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj, David Reinbacher, Jared Davidson, Joshua Roy, Oliver Kapanen (?), Luke Tuch, Vinzenz Rohrer… To have a chance of playing in the NHL, these guys need to have a big year, and here I’m thinking in particular of Roy, Reinbacher and Beck. These three guys have potential and may be closer to the NHL than we think. But elsewhere, I’m especially looking forward to seeing the performance of three players in particular: Michael Hage, LJ Mooney and Alexander Zharovsky. Hage and Zharovsky have the talent to one day play an important role in Montreal.

And Mooney, who turned heads at rookie camp, has the tools in his bag to have a big NCAA season… even if he’s not the biggest of the bunch.

[content-ads] There’s another prospect in the organization who’ll be getting a lot of attention next season. And it’s not rocket science: we’re going to be talking a lot about Jacob Fowler… because he’s seen, by some, as the #1 goalie of the future in Montreal.

Fowler will be starting the season in Laval and is also likely to get plenty of playing time to showcase himself and continue his progression.And by having a big season in the AHL… it would confirm what many think about him.

Clearly, several young players in the Canadiens organization are likely to be the talk of the town in the coming months. It remains to be seen which ones will be the talk of the town… and which ones will be the talk of the town.But if I had to ask you which prospect intrigues you the most ahead of the next campaign, what would your answer be?

[spacer title=’Overtime’] – Hehe.

– Hello, Alexander.

– Solid.

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Carey Price: Even if he’s traded, he’ll always be a “Montreal Canadiens”

Carey Price could be traded in the next few hours or days.I know… it’s a strange thing to say, but the goalie is known as one of the great players in Habs history, and even if Price is traded, he’ll always be a “Montreal Canadien”. Fans won’t forget him, and he’ll never forget his years in the city. He played for only one team in his career, and it was here that he found success in the National Hockey League. Everyone will remember that – especially if his jersey is retired and the goalie is inducted into the Hall of Fame one day…

Because yes, he does have a case for being voted one of the all-time greats, even if he didn’t win the Stanley Cup:

(Credit: Screenshot / Wikipedia)
(Credit: Screenshot / Wikipedia)

[content-ads] To see Price traded would truly be the end of an era in Montreal.

The goalie was drafted by the Canadiens 20 years ago, in 2005, andI was seven years old when he stepped up to the podium after hearing his name called by Canadiens management… It’s been a long time! That’s why it feels so different from when Shea Weber was traded to the Golden Knights. We agree: Weber helped the Canadiens for a good five years, he wore the “C” on his jersey in Montreal, he helped the club to a Stanley Cup Final in 2021, his last season in the National League… But he didn’t play for the Canadiens for his entire career. And while he was a huge leader for the team during his time in town, it’s not like Price… who played a total of 712 games in the blue, white and red uniform of the Canadiens. Anyway. Still, it feels weird to think that Price could / will get traded. But we’re there, right now. [spacer title=’Overtime’] – I like it.

– Big date in league history.

– Indeed.

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What to keep in mind if the Sharks get Carey Price

For 20 years, Carey Price has belonged to the Canadiens. There have been times in those 20 years when Habs fans have wanted to take the Canadian goaltender out of the organization and start afresh.2010 is a good example.But it never happened. Price the longest-serving contracted player in town… even though he hasn’t played in the NHL on a regular basis for four years and hasn’t played at all since 2022. That could obviously change soon. And my fear is that it will be announced within minutes of my post. Oneclub to keep an eye on is San Jose. We’ve known for a long time that the Sharks are in a good position to get the Canadiens’ goaltender, who is now collecting his $5.5 million bonus. But there’s something to note about the Sharks: if they want Carey Price, it’s going to be a different discussion from the Penguins or the Blackhawks. Why? Because a club is entitled to 50 contracts. The Hawks (40) and the Penguins (46) have more than the Sharks, who have 49 contracts on their books, according to PuckPedia. So if the Canadiens, who have 43, want to send Price to California, the transaction will have to be different.

[content-ads]As Nicolas Cloutier mentions, Michael Misa could be the 50th contract. So picking up Price on top of that would mean the Sharks would have too many contracts, if nothing else changes. So concretely, what does it change?

  • If the Sharks get Carey Price, they’d probably have to give the Habs a contract. It could be an AHL prospect with no real chance of ever making the NHL.
  • The Canadiens should give the Sharks a pick or prospect who isn’t on the 50-man contract list. Giving away a prospect who is one of the 50 deals wouldn’t really be an option.

At the end of the day, it won’t prevent a trade if it has to happen. But it does complicate matters a little for a club that would benefit from Price. To be continued. [spacer title=’prolongation’]Let’s not forget that, even if the transaction would benefit the Habs more at first glance, having a $10.5 M out of pocket would make it easier for the Sharks (or any other club that gets his contract) to liquidate salary at the deadline… That’s an aspect not to be overlooked.

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Samuel Montembeault in the top-12 in Canadiens history: possible as early as this season

Over the course of his NHL career, Montembeault scored 80 victories, nine of them for the Florida Panthers. Nine of those were with the Florida Panthers, so he logically has 71 with the Canadiens. It got me wondering: in the (very) rich history of the Montreal Canadiens, how well ranked is he in terms of wins? The answer: 16th.

(Credit: StatMuse)

It’s crazy, though, to note that less than two years after being named the club’s #1 goalie, Monty is already ranked 16th in the club’s history. He’s only just arrived in town… he didn’t play much at first… he was part of a ménage à trois… he played in a rebuilding club… that’s not so bad, is it?[content-ads]But above all, when you look at the whole picture, you realize that he only needs 20 wins to take the exclusive 13th spot in history. And with 33 wins, he’d overtake Georges Vézina for 12th place. Isit just me, or is that a lot?In reality, it wouldn’t take much (two seasons of around 25 wins or more) to move up to ninth in the history of the winningest franchise in history.Of course, at the top of the club’s history, there’s also a goalie under contract (for the time being) with the Habs. But let’s just say it’s a different kettle of fish. #CareyPrice

Habs fans randomly thinking about Carey Price while driving home from work

[image or embed]– /r/Habs (@habsonreddit.bsky.social) August 21, 2025 at 6:05 pm

Montembeault has some big years ahead of him. He’ll want to keep his club winning to get back into the playoffs. He’ll want to qualify for the Olympics, and in the medium term, he’ll surely want to earn himself a new contract (two years left on his current deal) in town. It won’t be easy with the youngsters pushing, but he’s capable of doing it.[spacer title=’Overtime’]- To be continued…

– Guy Carbonneau believes in Kent Hughes’ plan. [BPM Sports] – Ouch

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September has arrived: Carey Price can now leave

It’s September 1st. You know what that means? It means, of course, that Billie Joe Armstrong has to go to sleep. I say that because, if the singer has to wake up when the month ends, he has to fall asleep at the beginning of the month,right? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaZjH0_NUYo But for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens, September 1st means that a very important moment in the off-season has arrived: the arrival of Carey Price’s bonus.

Let’s not forget that Carey Price, who has a $10.5 million footprint on the Canadiens’ payroll until July 1, 2026 (until proven otherwise), is set to receive $5.5 million today. That’s a pretty hefty sum to be deposited in his account. If he feels like it, he’ll be able to take his family to Pacini’s tonight.# Andafter that, he’ll only have two million dollars left to collect in real money – some of it through insurance – within 10 months. Kent Hughes, who has no doubt been working on the file for some time, could be celebrating Labour Day by dancing a big coup: getting (Price’s contract) out of Montreal. We’ve been talking about it for a while, but it’s becoming more and more concrete.

[content-ads]Aside from the nostalgic aspect of seeing Price leave the Habs, we’re sure that John Sedgwick, who has had to deal with the contract for years, will be happy to see it leave the club’s books today, tomorrow or this week.Because yes, we’re pretty sure it’s going to happen soon.

Let’s not forget that many people have been talking this week about the doors that Price’s departure – and especially his contract – could open. Colleague Maxime Truman did so last Tuesday, a little before anyone else. Because without Price, the Habs will have more leeway on the mass, obviously… [spacer title=’en rafale’]- Eh boy.

– To be continued.

– Obviously.

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The truth about Ivan Demidov’s blonde influencer career

Ivan Demidov and his wife Ekaterina Yakovleva are still getting used to their new life in Montreal. The couple arrived on Québécois soil last April and have been spending most of their time in the metropolis ever since. While Demidov has been practicing hard, Yakovleva has not been idle: contrary to what was reported earlier elsewhere, she has not given up on the influencer career she started in Russia before arriving in North America.

A little digging reveals that Yakovleva has deleted a lot of content from her Instagram and YouTube accounts and has been much less active on her social networks in recent months. However, the clean-up of her accounts on these sites is probably more to do with her status as the spouse of an NHL star (or future star) and a desire to limit access to her and Demidov’s private lives.

On the other hand, the influence is still very active on Telegram, a social network that is popular in Russia. Yakovleva posts content several times a week on this site, her most recent post being yesterday.

[content-ads] She shares a lot of content where she gives aesthetic advice on make-up, but the page still contains a lot more content about the Russian’s life and, by extension, that of the couple. In addition to make-up videos, Yakovleva shares a lot of images about her daily life, and even though we don’t often see Demidov, we can often tell what he’s been eating. It’s still surprising when you consider how much more streamlined her Instagram and YouTube accounts are.

What’s more, Céline, the couple’s dog, is the star of many posts.You can even see her certificate as an emotional support dog.On the other hand, while Yakovleva still devotes time to her career as an influencer, it’s questionable whether she can make it a full-time occupation with 818 people signed up to her account.

However, she has plenty of time to consider a change of direction if she wishes, and I really don’t think the couple are worried about their financial future. So no, she hasn’t given up her influencer career. The truth is, she simply chose to focus on her Russian audience. spacer title=’Overtime’] – Can the Caps still finish 1st?

– 25 years already!

– Still trouble in Dallas.

– Lots of money.