Levshunov, the Blackhawks' second overall pick last summer, and Demidov, the Hawks' second choice who fell to the Canadiens at fifth overall, might face each other for the first time Monday in Montreal.

If you asked a hockey fan a week ago who the best player outside of the NHL is, you’d get a bunch of respectable answers. One name that may come up is Ivan Demidov, who Chicago Blackhawks fans may know well.

For the past 48 hours, it’s been Ivan Demidov madness in Montreal. The prospect, who wasn’t expected this season, has finally been released by SKA and is currently on his way to join the Habs in Toronto.