Why Ivan Demidov’s skill will trump question marks on draft day

29 Jun 2024

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Why Ivan Demidovs skill will trump question marks on draft day

“More talented than any other player in Europe,” according to one Russian scout, projected No. 2 Ivan Demidov brings some potentially significant question marks to Friday’s draft along with his unquestionable skillset.

Ivan Demidov in action for SKA St. Petersburg during the KHL regular season against Spartak Moscow at the Ice Sports Palace. (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

| June 26, 2024, 8:21 AM

June 26, 2024, 8:21 AM

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