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Pugachyov’s Upside and the Canadiens’ Draft Strategy
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
Montreal Canadiens shock fans by drafting big-bodied forward Gleb Pugachyov at 26th overall—seen as a Tom Wilson-type with upside, not a top-six center. Scouts see potential, but his KHL stint and visa hurdles loom. While some wish they’d traded up for a proven center, GM Kent Hughes sticks to his draft-and-develop blueprint, banking on future trades. With last season’s youngest playoff team, the Habs are betting on high-upside talent—even if it means skipping the obvious. 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/139deb2595e61791