Montreal Canadiens invest in SIZE, draft Gleb Pugachyov & more big players | Could Dach get traded?
Montreal Canadiens load up on size at the NHL Draft, sending fans buzzing over Gleb Pugachyov’s arrival and a clear shift toward physicality. With RFAs on the clock and the qualifying offer deadline looming, Kirby Dach’s future is suddenly a hot topic, fueled by rumors of unexpected trade interest across the league.
Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Canadiens’ draft approach, spotlighting their appetite for aggressive, hard-hitting prospects like Gleb and a string of overage, right-shot defensemen. The hosts question if Montreal’s “beefed up” class is underwhelming or a smart play for immediate lineup help, and explore what the draft strategy signals about the team’s path forward. With little movement in net and the free agent market thin at center, will Kent Hughes’ aggressive approach reshape the Habs’ core before the season starts?
00:00 Montreal Canadiens draft strategy
03:10 The Canadiens' draft strategy
09:19 Versatile player's potential in pro sphere
16:57 Discussing the NHL draft strategy
20:45 The Montreal Canadiens' challenges
23:38 Negotiating hockey player trade options
26:15 Player's adaptation in Montreal
30:24 Contract negotiation challenges
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