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Canadiens Lock Up Ivan Demidov With Eight‑Year, $73 Million Extension

The long-term deal creates a significant cap commitment that secures a rising young winger as a core building block for Montreal's roster.

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May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) plays the puck against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Montreal Canadiens Ivan Demidov speaks to the media during their end of season news conference in Brossard, Que., on Monday, June 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Overview

  • The agreement, announced by Demidov’s agent on July 1, 2026, is an eight-year extension worth US$73 million that begins in the 2027-28 season after he finishes his entry-level contract.
  • The contract carries a reported average annual value of US$9.125 million and, according to Sportsnet reporting, includes a 10-team no-trade list in its final three years.
  • Demidov scored 19 goals and 62 points in 82 regular-season games in 2025-26 and added three goals and nine points in 19 playoff games while finishing second in Calder Trophy voting.
  • The AAV will make Demidov one of Montreal’s highest-paid forwards and is estimated to account for roughly 8 percent of the projected salary cap when it takes effect, shaping the Canadiens’ roster and cap planning.
  • Because the extension does not kick in until 2027-28, Demidov will play the 2026-27 season on his entry-level deal while Montreal still must sign several restricted free agents and map out next steps for its young core.