Jets Demidov Avalanche Drouin Benoit – NHL News & Analysis
- * Injury: Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov suffered an injury during a preseason game against the Ottawa Senators due to a slash from Nick Cousins.
- * AHL Reassignments: The Avalanche recalled five players for a preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights but have as reassigned almost all of them back to their...
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Montreal Canadiens & Ivan Demidov:
* Injury: Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov suffered an injury during a preseason game against the Ottawa Senators due to a slash from Nick Cousins.
* Severity: Fortunately, the injury doesn’t appear to be long-term.He may sit out the next game (also against Ottawa) but is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.
* Prospect Status: Demidov is considered a favorite to win the 2025-26 Calder Memorial Trophy (awarded to the NHL’s best rookie). He has 3 assists in 3 preseason games.
* Coach’s Reaction: Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis criticized nick Cousins’ slash as unnecessary, especially in an exhibition game.
Colorado Avalanche:
* AHL Reassignments: The Avalanche recalled five players for a preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights but have as reassigned almost all of them back to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
* Players Reassigned: Tye Felhaber, Jason Polin, Alex gagne, T.J. Tynan,Jayson Megna,and another player (name incomplete in the provided text) were all sent back down.