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Sunday Habs Headlines: Ivan Demidov shows off wrist shot in KHL training camp

In today’s links, Demidov makes another defenceman look silly, Jacob Fowler’s standing in the list of goalie prospects, previewing the Canadiens’ draft video, Byfield’s time in Los Angeles, Celebrini set to lead with his play, and Gabriel Landeskog on track to play his first game in two years.

Jun 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ivan Demidov appears on a red carpet before the start of the 2024 NHL Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. | Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Ivan Demidov scored in an SKA intra-squad game on Saturday:
  • In addition to having the #3 skater prospect in the pipeline, the Canadiens also have one of the top goalie prospects. Jacob Fowler ranks sixth on Elite Prospects’ netminder list. [EP Rinkside | Skaters | Goalies]
  • A photo preview of the behind-the-scenes draft video that publishes next week. [Canadiens.com]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Playing his last game on June 26, 2022, Gabriel Landeskog may be able to return to play shortly after the season begins. [NHL.com]
  • With Pierre-Luc Dubois gone, it’s Quinton Byfield’s time to shine in L.A. [La Presse]
  • San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky demands more effort from his players this season, and believes Macklin Celebrini will show them the way. [NHL.com]
  • A return to form from Ilya Sorokin is what the New York Islanders need most in 2024-25. [NHL.com]

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