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We have a major new development involving a Russian player, just seconds after Alex Ovechkin scored his historic goal.

This concerns the young Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov, as his KHL team (SKA) has officially been eliminated from the playoffs.

Their season is officially over for good. So it’s officially over for him in the KHL.

Yes, yes, Ivan Demidov has played his last game with SKA, and his last game in the KHL.

It’s Over for Ivan Demidov: He Has Officially Played His Last Game with SKA

What comes next promises to be very interesting.

I’ve heard so many theories and conflicting reports about this in recent weeks, so I prefer not to jump to conclusions, but some people are convinced Kent Hughes will find a way to convince SKA to let Demidov finish the season in the National Hockey League.

Is there a way to compensate them enough and tempt them to accept an advantageous offer?

Let’s remember Demidov’s KHL contract officially ends on May 31.

“Ivan Demidov’s KHL season is over with SKA being eliminated from the playoffs.

In 70 total games between the regular season and playoffs, he recorded:

– 22 goals
– 32 assists
– 54 points

He surpassed Kirill Kaprizov for the most points ever by a U-20 player in KHL history.”

– HabsOnReddit

More details to come.