Episode
Canadiens Draft Russian Unicorn
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- Jun 27, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
Montreal Canadiens pull off a bold move at the draft, trading up to land Russian defenseman Gleb Pugachyov at 26th overall — a “unicorn” pick praised for his size, physicality, and hockey IQ. GM Kent Hughes confirms it’s the third straight year they’ve selected a top Russian talent, but stress they’re not targeting nationality — just need. The team’s offseason strategy? Proactively hunting trades, not just waiting. And with every draft pick standing 6-foot-plus and four of eight being defensemen, they’re building for the future with a clear, aggressive blueprint. 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/689ed4f619859ea0