Montreal Canadiens prepare for Ivan Demidov's upcoming contract extension

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.

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