Everyone loves Ivan Demidov in Montreal, and everyone talks about him constantly, given all his talent and potential.
We want to see him perform and we haven't been disappointed since the start of the season.
Canadiens fans love what they see from their little Russian gem, which is why they analyze and talk about him constantly.
There's a lot of talk about Demidov, whether it's the hotly contested Calder Trophy race with Matthew Schaefer and Beckett Senneke or the Russian's ice time.
But for Demidov these are two topics and two situations that he does not think about.
Dan Milstein explains why artificial intelligence inspired the first images of Ivan Demidov's new ID93 line—and why the Canadiens rookie didn't slow down his season for a photo shoot. #GoHabsGohttps://t.co/ojn8Kds9sP
– RG (@TheRGMedia) December 6, 2025
Indeed, this is exactly what Ivan Demidov’s agent Dan Milstein said in an interview with the newspaper. RG Media correspondent Sergei Demidov.
Milstein made it very clear that his client had no intention of winning the Calder Trophy and that his main goal was to continue to improve and help the team.
Demidov does not focus on individual trophies, because his priority is 100% the Stanley Cup.
It's clear that the 19-year-old prodigy is really focused on his contribution to the team's game and doesn't place any importance on his individual skill or achievements, at least for now.
As for ice time, it has obviously been a big topic of debate in Montreal since the start of the season, with many fans and analysts criticizing Martin St. Louis for not giving the Russian enough playing time.
Well, once again, according to Milstein, we learn that Demidov is not at all worried about his playing time and does not even think about it.
Milstein points to the last game against the Winnipeg Jets, in which Demidov played a season-high 19 minutes and 29 seconds, as a benchmark, indicating that everyone except Demidov noticed.
The Habs number 93 has never complained about his playing time as he is focused on getting the team to win and doing as much as he can in the time he is given.
After a while
— Joseph Wall is out of the Leafs game again.
The Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Artur Akhtyamov from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
Joe Wall (lower body) was placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 4.
– Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) December 6, 2025
– Note.
Forward Lucas Condotta will not take part in today's game (pending the birth of his child).
Forward Lucas Condotta will not dress for today's game (in anticipation of the birth of his child).
– Laval Rocket (@RocketLaval) December 6, 2025
– Everything looks good for tomorrow morning's race!
QUALIFICATION CLASSIFICATION
P1 Verstappen
P2 Norris
P3 PiastriLet's go to competition day!! #F1 #AbuDhabiGP pic.twitter.com/f6z4bCKXjB
– Formula 1 (@F1) December 6, 2025
