Montreal Canadiens trade up to select Gleb Pugachyov 26th overall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens selected Gleb Pugachyov with the 26th overall pick at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo. To acquire this spot, the Canadiens traded their 28th overall pick and a third-round pick in 2027 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Pugachyov, a 6'3" forward weighing 225 lbs, had 10 goals and 14 assists in 33 games with Chaika Nizhny Novgorod in the MHL. This selection reflects the Canadiens' strategy to develop talent outside the top tier, having previously found success with later picks. Further analysis on Pugachyov's potential impact is expected to follow.
- •Canadiens traded 28th overall and 2027 third-round pick for 26th pick.
- •Pugachyov produced 10 goals and 14 assists in the MHL.
- •Canadiens originally held eight draft picks in this draft.
- •Pugachyov was considered a potential first-round talent.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Trade Up, Draft Prospect Pugachyov 26th Overall
"The Montreal Canadiens have made their first selection at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, selecting Gleb Pugachyov with the 26th […]
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