19 Montreal Canadiens Extend Ivan Demidov with Eight-Year Deal, Reinforcing Team-Friendly Salary Structure The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to an eight-year contract extension with forward Ivan Demidov, according to NHL.com. The deal, first reported by the Montreal Gazette, marks a pivotal moment in the team’s strategy to build a competitive core while maintaining financial flexibility. What is the structure of Demidov’s contract?