Sunday Habs Headlines: Gleb Pugachyov hopes to make it to development camp
In today’s links, Gleb Pugachyov wants to join Demidov and Zharovsky in Brossard, the first-rounder’s media availability, Timofei Runtso discusses Habs interest, Lapointe on the draft class, Hughes on trade market frustration, and Steve Yzerman says he’ll do what’s best for Detroit regarding the Larkin trade request.
Gleb Pugachyov hopes his paperwork is in order in time to join Ivan Demidov and Alexander Zharovsky when the Canadiens’ development camp begins next week. [Journal de Montreal]
Pugachyov’s media availability, in which he helpfully explains to everyone how to pronounce his name. [Canadiens.com]
Timofei Runtso said that the Canadiens had been checking in with him for months leading up to the draft. [Journal de Montreal]
Cooper Cleaves took the lessons from his invite to Canadiens camp last summer and became a draftable prospect in the 2025-26 season. [Journal de Montreal]
“Every year, we look for guys who compete and have character,” Martin Lapointe shared to explain the Canadiens’ draft choices. [Journal de Montreal]
Kent Hughes was left frustrated by other GMs as he attempted to improve the roster ahead of the draft, but will keep trying throughout the summer. [Journal de Montreal]
Hughes doesn’t limit his conversations to players who are said to be available, but calls about anyone he believes would be the best fit for his team, seeing what the ask would be. [The Athletic]
Though Émilie Lavoie sat at the PWHL draft through the entirety of the six rounds, she was still shocked when the Montreal Victoire selected her with the 72nd and final pick. [La Presse]
Around the league and elsewhere
Dylan Larkin requested a trade. Steve Yzerman says that doesn’t mean he needs to honour it. [NHL.com]
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for two third-round picks. [TSN]
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired the signing rights of John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks for Kyle Masters and the 162nd overall pick. [TSN]
JJ Peterka likes his new fit with the Boston Bruins. [NHL.com]
Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will discuss his potential return to the NHL for the 2026-27 season. [NHL.com]
Zach Ostapchuk was signed to a four-year extension by the San Jose Sharks. [TSN]
The prospects selected by the Sharks see a long window of contention ahead for the franchise. [NHL.com]
Landon DuPont is the projected top pick in the 2027 NHL Draft one year out. [NHL.com]
