Gleb Pugachyov

Gleb Romanovich Pugachyov (; born 25 March 2008) is a Russian-Kazakh professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Russia On 6 January 2026, Pugachyov made his professional debut at age 17 for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) amidst the 2025–26 season. Over the course of his rookie campaign, he registered two goals and one assist in 13 games played. He also contributed one goal and four assists in 15 games with Torpedo-Gorky Nizhny Novgorod of the All-Russian Hockey League (VHL), the country's second-highest professional league. Pugachyov likewise appeared in 33 games with Chaika Nizhny Novgorod of the Junior Hockey League (MHL) ranks, recording 24 points and was named as a league All-Star.

Ranked as the ninth-best European skater prior to the 2026 NHL entry draft by the National Hockey League (NHL) Central Scouting Bureau, he was ultimately selected in the first round (26th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2024–25 Chaika Nizhny Novgorod MHL 42 5 12 17 84 14 5 6 11 8 2025–26 Torpedo-Gorky VHL 15 1 4 5 11 — — — — — 2025–26 Chaika Nizhny Novgorod MHL 33 10 14 24 36 16 3 6 9 23 2025–26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod KHL 13 2 1 3 8 — — — — —KHL totals 13 2 1 3 8 — — — — —

Awards and honours Award Year RefMHL All-Star Game 2026