Demidov, at 19, is still learning to play against men. His only KHL season of 65 games saw him scoring 19 goals and 30 assists, but in his last MHL appearance he managed to score 23 goals and add 37 assists in 30 games so, I believe he can do everything, offensively speaking.
You don’t see Demidov much of the game until he has the puck and suddenly, he’s on scoreboard.
As time goes by, he will have occasions express himself on the ice. Let’s give him time.
Last game he was the forward who had the less time on ice. That’s ok for now but it will be likely to go up.
One day or another, he will be move on the first PP wave.
I think he was not bad defensively too. Kappanen is a better fit than Dach for that purpose. It will help keeping his plus-minus stats more positive.
Kappanen’s play matured in Sweden league last year and it shows. With Newhook and Demidov, they are amazingly fast. Even Toronto had a hard time to handle their speed.
Can’t wait to see them again in action.
Oh, it’s tonight!!! Game day!
What an exciting team to watch!
…and they will only get better as time goes by. Many thanks to Hughes-Gorton-MSL and crew.
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