Canadiens Draft Big Power Forward Pugachyov

Montreal Canadiens snagged big-bodied power forward Gleb Pugachyov at 26 in the 2026 NHL Draft—six-foot-three, 198 pounds, with a heavy shot and relentless energy. He flashed offense in the KHL and MHL, scoring 24 points in 33 games, and while still a project, his size and physicality offer a high floor and ceiling. Contracted in Russia until 2027-28, he’s primed for AHL or NHL duty after more development—and exactly what the Canadiens needed up front. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/d5b399636a14e0c9