Gleb Pugachyov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pugachyov is struggling, Hellebuyck is giving up (a lot) of goals, and Kreider doesn’t like outdoor games

Gleb Pugachyov played his first game of the season in the KHL today. He was dressed for his team's last game… but the Torpedo coach simply decided not to put him in for even a single second.

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The CH’s offer for Larkin, Pugachyov struggles, and Michkov raises concerns in Philadelphia

Last week, Frank Seravalli revisited the Canadiens' offer to the Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko. The insider noted that, according to his sources, Kent Hughes was prepared to offer five assets to the Blue Jackets in exchange for the Russian player.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 26

VIDEO: Gleb Pugachyov Earns His First Point in Russia This Season

Gleb Pugachyov hasn’t had the start to the season he’d hoped for in Russia. The Canadiens’ most recent first-round pick suffered a concussion early in the season, forcing him to miss a few games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 17

Gleb Pugachyov gained 33 pounds (and hasn’t lost any weight since)

Gleb Pugachyov has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons over the past few weeks. The Canadiens prospect, who hasn't made a splash since the start of his Russian team's training camp, has come under criticism for appearing disinterested and not in good enough shape on the ice.

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Gleb Pugachyov Recalled, Cam Tablot’s Impact on the CH, and Patrik Laine Is Still Waiting

The Gleb Pugachyov situation continues to be the talk of the town. After all, in recent weeks, his commitment to becoming the best hockey player he can be has been called into question in Montreal.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 8

Gleb Pugachyov 'uninterested and out of shape': recurring concerns

Gleb Pugachyov isn’t exactly inspiring confidence right now. The Canadiens' first-round pick in the 2026 draft, who has failed to break into his KHL team's lineup, is currently playing in the junior leagues.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 8

Gleb Pugachyov Criticized by Grant McCagg: 'A Far Cry from Tom Wilson'

Is Gleb Pugachyov in good enough shape? It's a straightforward question, but one worth asking. Why? Because Grant McCagg, the former Canadiens scout who follows the team and its prospects, raised the issue.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 7

VIDEO: Gleb Pugachyov takes a hard fall in his first game of the season

Today, Gleb Pugachyov, the Canadiens' most recent first-round pick, played his first game of the season. For the occasion, the kid was on his team's first line in the MHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 7

Gleb Pugachyov in action today | Two assists for Alexander Zharovsky

In recent days, rumors had been circulating that Gleb Pugachyov would not be starting the season in the KHL. That made sense, considering he wasn't going to travel with his KHL team for the first games of the regular season, which is already underway in Russia.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 6

'Gleb Pugachyov needs to play regularly' — Grant McCagg

Montreal Canadiens fans will have another prospect to watch this year in the KHL. Last year, there were already Alexander Zharovsky, Bogdan Konyushkov, and others, but now we can add Gleb Pugachyov to the list.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 5

Breaking News: Gleb Pugachyov is expected to start the season in the MHL

Earlier this morning, I mentioned Gleb Pugachyov's situation—he had to sit out and watch his team play its first four games of the season without him, while also watching a fourth-round prospect from the same draft score his first career goal.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

Gleb Pugachyov Is Not on Torpedo’s Roster for the Start of the Season

The other day, Gleb Pugachyov took part in his KHL team's official photo. My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois then wondered what lay ahead for the young man.

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Gleb Pugachyov: A Big Hint About What Awaits Him at the Start of the Season

In recent weeks, it has become clear that Gleb Pugachyov might start the next season not necessarily in the KHL, but rather in the MHL or the VHL. He still has a lot to prove, in fact.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 22

Gleb Pugachyov is (already) back in the KHL

In the most recent draft, the Habs selected Gleb Pugachyov in the first round. The kid, who will spend the next year in Russia, will certainly be keeping people here on the city's radar.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 20

Grant McCagg doesn’t like what he sees in Gleb Pugachyov

Obviously, we shouldn’t jump to any major conclusions after just a few preseason games. But so far, Gleb Pugachyov hasn't exactly been delivering the kind of performance Grant McCagg was expecting.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 18

Here’s what to expect from Gleb Pugachyov

Few people expected the Montreal Canadiens to draft Gleb Pugachyov in the first round this summer, let alone move up two spots to ensure they got him. As you get to know the Russian, it's clear that the pick makes sense.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 17

Gleb Pugachyov: Here’s what the plan is with him for the 26-27 season

Canadiens fans will have to wait a little longer before seeing Gleb Pugachyov settle permanently in the KHL. According to information obtained by Nicolas Cloutier (TVA Sports) from a Torpedo executive, Pugachyov is expected to play at various levels within the organization during the 2026–2027 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 16

Gleb Pugachyov: Here’s why he played one game in the junior league

Gleb Pugachyov is currently at Torpedo's training camp in the KHL. He could very well make the team, but for now, nothing is certain in his case. Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod has already played some preseason games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 16

Top Prospects: Grant McCagg Also Ranks Gleb Pugachyov Ahead of Alexander Zharovsky

Yesterday, NHL.com released a ranking of the Montreal Canadiens' top prospects, and let's just say it caused quite a stir. Putting Gleb Pugachyov ahead of Alexander Zharovsky clearly surprised people, since Zharovsky is generally considered to have more potential than Pugachyov.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 25

'Gleb Pugachyov is a one-of-a-kind player'

Ever since he was selected 26th overall by the Canadiens, Gleb Pugachyov has been the talk of the town among both fans and journalists. The young Russian has promising offensive potential, but it's mainly his toughness and physical play that are drawing attention.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 21

VIDEO: Gleb Pugachyov looks like a monster… even off the ice

Gleb Pugachyov is the Montreal Canadiens' newest gem. The team moved up in the most recent draft to select him with the 26th overall pick, and when you watch his highlights, it's easy to see why the Canadiens were so impressed with him.