Zegras vs Demidov Deal Breakdown | Montreal Canadiens News

Flyers GM Daniel Briere couldn’t land Leo Carlsson, so he pivoted to signing Trevor Zegras to a lucrative four-year deal worth $9.125M annually—avoiding arbitration and locking him up until age 29. But here’s the twist: Zegras, at 25, has never cracked 67 points, while 20-year-old Ivan Demidov, signed by Montreal for $9.15M over eight years, already has 62 points in his rookie season. Demidov’s deal stretches to 2035, giving Montreal a decade of prime years at a controlled cost. Zegras’ shorter window and the Flyers’ three-traded-assets price tag suggest uncertainty—either he’s not fully bought in or the team isn’t sure he’s their long-term cornerstone. 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/2c5e328f49921666