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Canadiens Trade Up for Pugachyov
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- Jun 27, 2026
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- 76
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Summary
The Canadiens pulled off a bold move at the 2026 NHL Draft, trading up to snag big, physical forward Gleb Pugachyov at 26th overall — a player they believe has first-round upside despite not being a lock. In exchange, they sent Vegas their original 28th pick and a 2027 third-rounder. Standing 6’3” and packing 225 pounds, Pugachyov lit up Russia’s MHL with 10 goals and 14 assists in 33 games. This aggressive pick signals Montreal’s commitment to building depth and future stars — even if it means moving up the board. 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/d7f8f4c2ad5d3feb