Ivan Demidov, the No. 5 pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, signed an entry-level contract with Canadiens on Tuesday.
The 19-year-old forward led SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League with 49 points (19 goals, 30 assists) in 65 games. It was the most points in a KHL season by an under-20 player.
Demidov tied for the team lead with five points (three goals, two assists) in six KHL playoff games.
SKA St. Petersburg was eliminated from the postseason with a 5-2 loss to Dynamo Minsk on Sunday.
Demidov told NHL.com during the 2024 draft that his plan was to come to the NHL for the 2025-26 season.
"I have one year more on my contract and that's why I'll stay in Russia," he said. "After that I come over."
The Canadiens (38-30-9) are six points ahead of the New York Rangers for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. After playing the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, FDSNDETX), they next play the Ottawa Senators on Friday.
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