Sad Announcement as Ivan Demidov Reportedly Facing Mandatory Military Service Back Home
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L. Honein
September 3, 2025Â Â (0:01)
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The excellent Tony Marinaro has just reported some sad news regarding the young Montreal Canadiens forward, Ivan Demidov.
Ivan Demidov can’t really return home
If he goes back home, Demidov would immediately have to complete his mandatory military service.
“Tony Marinaro on 98.5 FM:
Ivan Demidov would be subject to mandatory military service shall he return to Russia”
It must be so difficult for him.. It’s so sad to know that he can’t even go back to see his family!
He’s only 19 years old, we can’t forget that.
According to Tony Marinaro on 98.5 FM, Ivan Demidov would be subjected to mandatory military service if he returned to Russia.”
Should we conclude that young Demidov will never return home again?
Will he eventually give in, go back home to see his family, and complete his military service?
This is undoubtedly a situation to keep an eye on for young Demidov.
Ivan Demidov, 19 years old, is a 6-foot-1, 192-pound forward drafted 5th overall in 2024 by the Montreal Canadiens.
He recorded 49 points in 65 games last season in the KHL as well as 2 points in 2 NHL games (plus 2 points in 5 playoff games).
He is preparing to begin his first full season in the NHL.
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