Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Montreal Canadiens made one of the biggest signings on July 1st, and while it didn't come from anyone on the market, they signed young phenom Ivan Demidov to an eight-year $73.2 million deal, making sure he is locked up with the Canadiens ahead of the 2026-27 season. The deal has an average annual value of $9.15 million and begins during the 2027-28 season, solidifying Demidov as one of the core pieces of Montreal’s long-term plans. The