Photo of Montreal Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky.

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Montreal Canadiens fans are all eagerly waiting to see Alexander Zharovsky arrive in North America.

However, it will require a little patience.

Zharovsky will not begin next season in Montreal.

Some rumors had suggested an early arrival, but his agent has now poured cold water on that speculation.

Dan Milstein clarified the timeline awaiting Zharovsky.

He plans to sit down with the young prospect at the end of the upcoming season to discuss the available options and determine the next steps together.

So, there will be no rushing the process.

We can forget the scenario of an immediate move to North America to begin the 2026-27 season.

Could Zharovsky head overseas in a year?

“Right now he’s a player for Salavat Yulaev.
He’s training in Montreal with Ivan Demidov to take the next step next season and help his team win in the KHL. And after the season ends, we’ll sit down with Alex, his family, and discuss next steps.” – Alex Zharovsky’s agent Dan Milstein

Canadiens set patient timeline for Alexander Zharovsky’s move to Montreal

That quick-arrival scenario was already unlikely anyway.

Zharovsky was just drafted by the Montreal Canadiens, and he still needs a little more time to develop properly.

The organization is clearly prioritizing patience, an approach that comes as no surprise.

In short, there will be a reassessment after next season, followed by a decision on what comes next.

Could Zharovsky come to Montreal to finish the season?

His connection with the Canadiens remains strong nonetheless.

The young prospect is good friends with Ivan Demidov, who is already leading the way with his 62 points.

Zharovsky undoubtedly dreams of following a similar path.

We will be monitoring the situation closely for you.

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