Habs Lock In Demidov, Marchenko Still Up In Air | Montreal Canadiens News

Montreal’s quiet free agency day got a splash with an eight-year, $73M deal for Ivan Demidov, leaving fans buzzing about whether Kirill Marchenko would join — so much so that one fan promised to shave his head if it happened. Agent Dan Milstein laughed it off, joking the GM had already “shaved his head” — meaning no Marchenko move. While Trocheck was a rumored target, contract hurdles stalled that. Marchenko’s trade value is high, with teams like Utah, Seattle, and Philly showing interest — but Montreal would need to part with top prospects like Zharovsky or Guhle. With Marchenko’s departure from Columbus now less urgent, the Habs’ pursuit remains uncertain — but if they pull it off, it could be the move that turns them into title contenders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/043790e387fda734