This is where we see that NHL teams still have reservations about Russian players, otherwise he would never have slipped to the 5th overall pick.
According to many, Demidov could even be the best forward in the entire draft class, ahead of Celebrini.
He really has the potential to become the best player the Canadiens have had in a long time. Kent Hughes and the management have reason to be very satisfied with this selection and the 21st pick of Hage as well.
