Agent: Canadiens F Ivan Demidov signs 8-year, $73M extension

Field Level Media|published: Wed 1st July, 13:17 2026

May 21, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) reacts during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the Eastern Conferene Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Montreal Canadiens celebrated Canada Day on Wednesday by signing forward Ivan Demidov to an eight-year, $73 million contract extension.

Agent Dan Milstein confirmed details of the deal, which carries an average annual value of $9.125 million. Demidov had been scheduled to become a restricted free agent after the 2026-27 season.

Demidov, 20, topped all NHL rookies last season in goals (19) and points (62) in 82 games and finished second in the Calder Trophy voting for Rookie of the Year. He added three goals and nine points in 19 playoff games.

Demidov's deal includes $57.6 million in signing bonus money and a 10-team no-trade clause for the final three seasons of the deal (2032-33 through 2034-35), according to TSN.

A first-round draft pick (fifth overall) by Montreal out of Russia in 2024, Demidov has recorded 64 points (20 goals, 44 assists) in 84 career games.

--Field Level Media

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