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Canadiens select Gleb Pugachyov No. 26 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Montreal Canadiens prioritized a high floor with the No. 26 selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft by picking hulking Russian winger Gleb Pugachyov.

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Gleb Pugachyov: Two More Years on His Contract in Russia

Gleb Pugachyov. Let's start right away by learning how to spell his name. He was the player the Canadiens had their sights set on in the draft. With the 26th overall pick (Kent Hughes moved up two spots), the Habs seem proud of their move.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 26

The Canadiens step up and draft Gleb Pugachyov with the 26th overall pick

As we know, the Canadiens have been trying to make trades to improve their roster over the past few weeks. And in the eyes of many, it was only a matter of time before the Habs' first-round pick (28th overall) was traded for that very purpose.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / June 26

The Sharks draft Kirby Dach’s cousin with the ninth overall pick

The first round of the NHL Draft kicked off at 7 p.m. tonight. And, as expected, Gavin McKenna was selected first overall by the Maple Leafs. So, everything went according to plan.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 26

Will The Canadiens Pick Another Russian With Their 1st Pick In The 2026 NHL Entry Draft?

It is officially Draft Day, and while it was rumoured early on that the Montreal Canadiens were looking to move their 1st round pick in this year’s draft, it is now seeming more and more likely that they will step up to the podium and pick at #28 tonight.

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There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Patrik Laine News / Professor Press Box / June 26

The Canucks, the Canadiens, and the Laine Question

It's almost certain that the Montréal Canadiens want to move Patrik Laine. And one reader suggested he might be a nice, low-budget addition for the Vancouver Canucks.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / June 26

Kent Hughes: 'We’re having a lot of discussions; we’ll see.'

The 2026 NHL Draft is set to begin in a few minutes. And as of now, the Canadiens still hold the 28th overall pick. We expected that pick to be traded… but it's still in Montreal.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / June 26

Jakub Dobes: Draft prospects see him as the best goalie in the NHL

Every year, the NHL conducts a short survey of the league's top prospects who are about to be drafted. It's no different in 2026. Among the questions asked of the players was this one: Who is the best goaltender in the NHL?

Kirill Marchenko News / The Sick Podcast / June 26

Murphy’s Hockey Law: Canadiens’ Cost For Marchenko; Draft Plan Update

The Sick Podcasts Network has confirmed the numerous reports that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. “All true but they’re not the only ones and the price will be high,” an NHL source told Murphy’s Hockey Law on Friday morning. “What that price will be is TBD right now.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / June 26

Brendan Gallagher: We shouldn’t just focus on the Canucks

Where will Brendan Gallagher play next season in the NHL? Vancouver? Somewhere else? One thing is certain: we know he won't be returning to Montreal. The

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Canadiens put massive offer on the table for Kirill Marchenko

NHL insider Frank Seravalli said on Frankly Hockey Friday afternoon that the Montreal Canadiens are making a big play for a stud forward from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 26

The CH’s preseason schedule has been released (and it’s different than usual)

We knew that the Montreal Canadiens would face the Senators three times during their upcoming preseason schedule. But the full schedule for those games hadn't been officially announced yet.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Canadiens Calling on Big Names Just Hours Before the 2026 NHL Draft

According to NHL insider and The Athletic columnist Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens have several irons in the fire head into Friday night’s NHL draft.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Montreal Canadiens Acquire Brett Berard

The Montreal Canadiens are acquiring forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers in exchange for prospect defenseman William Trudeau. The trade was first reported by Peter Baugh of The Athletic, while Mollie Walker of the New York Post first reported Trudeau’s inclusion.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 26

'The Canadiens are going to get a top-6 forward—maybe even two.'

All right. We're just a few hours away from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft… and in Montreal, we're all hoping for the same thing. We're all waiting to see what Kent Hughes does, because the Eastern Conference teams have gotten stronger in recent days.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 26