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Boom! Did the Habs Draft a Future Top-Six Power Forward?
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On this episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico break down everything you need to know about Gleb Pugachyov—the towering winger many scouts considered one of the premier power forwards available in the draft.
Who is he? What makes him such an exciting prospect? Does he have legitimate top-six NHL upside, and how long could it take before Canadiens fans see him in Montreal?
We discuss:
🏒 Who Gleb Pugachyov is and why the Canadiens targeted him
🏒 Why he was viewed as one of the best power forwards in the 2026 NHL Draft
🏒 His offensive ceiling and whether he projects as a top-six NHL forward
🏒 His development timeline and what fans should realistically expect
🏒 Updates from Canadiens Development Camp
🏒 Michael Hage's performance, progression, and why he continues to generate excitement
Could Pugachyov become another draft-day steal for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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