# Canadiens Draft Russian Unicorn

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Podcast: [Montreal Canadiens News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-canadiens-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536826)
Published: 2026-06-27T22:05:40+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/689ed4f619859ea0

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