Ivan Alexeyevich Demidov is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. He was selected in the first round, fifth overall, by the Canadiens in the 2024 NHL entry draft. From Wikipedia
The 19-year-old forward's contract termination with SKA St. Petersburg clears the way for negotiations on an entry-level NHL contract, with Montreal advancing efforts to secure the high-caliber talent.