Ivan Demidov signs eight-year contract extension with Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov has signed an eight-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $9.15 million. According to his agent, Dan Milstein, the 20-year-old player specifically sought to leave money on the table to provide the organization with additional financial flexibility for future roster construction. The deal, which includes a significant portion in signing bonuses, will not take effect until the 2027-28 season. Montreal entered the current off-season with a core group already under contract and aims to use the resulting cap space to sign support players for a deep playoff run. The front office faces upcoming roster decisions regarding several players, including Philip Danault, Josh Anderson, and Kirby Dach, as the team looks to build upon its recent post-season performance.

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