The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 11; Gleb Pugachov with Vladislav Utkin (our man in Siberia)

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Linc Zdancewicz ffrom McKeen's Hockey joins the podcast and talks about Michael Hage and if he is to similar to Ivan Demidov to have on the same line, and can he follow the Suzuki development path when he arrives in Montreal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Paul a.k.a. Waveintel on the X/Twitter joins the podcast to talk about Kaiden Guhle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob Fowler with Dylan Waugh, goalie coach and EOTP alumn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01:00 - SHL / Björklöven acclimatization / adjustments. 08:50 -  David Reinbacher, and the Rocket Laval. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Berkshire joins the podcast to talk about Zach Bolduc's season, progression and why he is needed in this Canadiens team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laura Saba of Locked on Canadiens Fame joins the podcast to talk about the forgotten rookie Oliver Kapanen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vladislav Utkin joins us from Siberia to talk about Gleb Pugachov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

- "He is a submarine" with Pascal Lapoint of Tout Sur Le Hockey, who goes through the strengths and the development he wants Engström to take this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - Introduction, modern scouting video or in-situ? 05:00 - Bryce Pickford and his ranking, is it fair? Background on the season. 08:15 - This season, comparison with Lane Hutson, strengths and offensive zone. 12:30 - The Overager Conundrum. 14:15 - The pitfalls of AHL - the transition period and development time? 19:30 - He needs to work on his skating. 22:00 - Long term projection? 24.00 - Expectations on this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.