Demidov Signs! Are the Habs the NHL's New Gold Standard?

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The Montreal Canadiens have officially signed Ivan Demidov to an 8-year contract, and it's another massive statement from Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton as they continue building the franchise for long-term success.

In today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico break down every aspect of Demidov's new contract, why the structure makes so much sense for both player and team, and how this deal fits into Montreal's long-term salary cap strategy.

Has Montreal quietly become the envy of the NHL? With Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Kaiden Guhle, and now Ivan Demidov all signed to long-term deals, have the Canadiens built one of the strongest young cores in hockey?

We also discuss:

Why Demidov's contract could age incredibly well
How Kent Hughes continues to maximize value
Whether fans should be disappointed the Canadiens didn't land a big-name free agent
Why patience may ultimately pay off for Montreal
What's next for the Canadiens this offseason

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