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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Ivan Demidov Has Arrived

Demidov’s performance against Vancouver, goalie talk, Mattheson, injuries around the league and more in today’s links.

Posted on by Namiko Hitotsubashi
Apr 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) waits for a face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Ivan Demidov has arrived. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Demidov’s skill draws comparisons to some of hockey’ greats. [Sportsnet]
  • Demidov, Montemeault, and other topics. [The Athletic]
  • Jakub Dobeš might have the hot hand right now, but St-Louis isn’t worried about Montembeault. [TVA Sports]
  • Kris Letang knew what he was talking about when he said Mike Matheson was Montreal’s number one defenseman. [TVA Sports]
  • The Habs are young, but experience and resilience have served them well in their somewhat surprising hot start. [TVA Sports]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • Rickard Rakell, William Nylander, and Quinn Hughes are among a number of notable injured players around the league. [NHL]
  • The Leafs are very glad to have Joseph Woll back with the team. [NHL | TSN]
  • The Hurricanes have been struck with a storm of injuries that have presented both difficulties and opportunities. [TSN]
  • The Flames woke up with a vengeance. [TSN]

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