Montreal Canadiens prepare for Ivan Demidov's upcoming contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens are working towards signing Ivan Demidov before his entry-level contract expires. Demidov, a restricted free agent in 2027, has outperformed comparable players like Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley in points per game. The Canadiens have until September 15 to secure an eight-year deal before the new collective bargaining agreement limits contracts to seven years. The rising salary cap provides financial maneuverability, influencing negotiations as Demidov's agent seeks a lucrative deal.
- •Demidov has 64 points in 84 games played.
- •Canadiens have until September 15 for an eight-year deal.
- •New CBA limits future contracts to seven years.
- •Salary cap set to rise to $104 million for 2026-27.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Finding Comparable Contracts For Upcoming Demidov Extension
"There’s still plenty of time for the Montreal Canadiens to sign Ivan Demidov before his entry-level contract runs out, but […]
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