Gleb Pugachyov: KHL Star, NHL Prospect

0:00For the NHL, it's March 18th. Here's what's happening. Gleb Pogaccio is a promising 17-year-old right-winger from Kazakhstan, eligible for the 2026 NHL draft. Born March 25th, 2008 in Almaty, he stands six-foot-three and weighs 198 pounds while shooting left. He's already playing Pro Hockey with torpedo Nizni Novgorod in the KHL for the 2025-26 season. Scouts rank him solidly, 15th among European skaters in NHL Central Scouting's midterm list, and between the 30s and 50s overall buy, outlets like TSN and others. His game stands out with a strong motor and physical style, mixing two-way play in his first pro points this year. Fans and analysts see him as a gritty power-forward type, full of energy who battles hard in corners and drives the net. His size and stamina make him tough to play against, though he lacks flashy offensive moves right now. In January, he earned rookie of the week honors after a hot streak,

1:02throwing his weight around in the senior league. Still raw, he needs better skating and agility to reach his potential. Pogaccio is signed with torpedo through the 2027-28 season, giving him time to develop at home. Most project him as a second or third-round pick, fitting a bottom-six NHL role with hard-for-checking and a solid shot. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com, made in AI.