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Aaron
July 29, 2025  (1:41 PM)

Apr 27, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) plays the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre.

Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Marc-Olivier Cook from the site DansLesCoulisses captured some interesting footage live from Brossard today – notably involving Montreal Canadiens fifth overall pick Ivan Demidov.

We’ve had proof for several weeks now, but Demidov is a true hockey fanatic.

He’s always on the ice, always eager to jump in, and we now have footage (captured today) that clearly shows it.

Ivan Demidov jumps onto the ice and starts training – while the Zamboni was still doing its rounds

It’s obviously not allowed, but I get the feeling Demidov might get a little pass for this one.

While Demidov was already out skating, Alexandre Carrier was patiently waiting on the bench.

It really shows just how excited Demidov was to hit the ice.

Anyway, speaking of what happened today at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, please note that there were in fact six players on the ice.

We’re talking here about the sons of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton (in reference to the last three names).

They should be back within a few weeks – just in time for the Montreal Canadiens’ annual golf tournament, which will take place in mid-September.

Personally, I love seeing that Demidov is already back on the ice and sticking around in Montreal.

That can only be a good sign heading into next season.

Previously on HabsFanatics