Gleb Peshkov, an 18-year-old goaltender from Kopeysk, Russia, was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round, 178th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft, as a pure upside bet from a Ducks front office that leaned heavily into tools-based prospects this draft. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound netminder comes from the same youth program as fellow Ducks goaltending prospect Vyacheslav Buteyets.
Anaheim’s amateur scouting staff described Peshkov as a raw but exceptionally athletic and competitive goaltender, with both the team’s Russian scout and director of goaltending high on his long-term upside after seeing him in person. Evaluators elsewhere echoed that view, describing him as an extremely flexible goaltender worth a late-round bet purely on physical tools. He was named MHL Goaltender of the Month twice during his draft season.
Peshkov played his draft season with Taifun Primorsky Krai in Russia’s junior MHL, going 22-15-8 with a 2.04 GAA, a .930 save percentage, and five shutouts across 47 games, continuing his development as one of the rawest, highest-ceiling goaltending prospects in this draft class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Gleb Peshkov? Gleb Peshkov was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round, 178th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What team did Gleb Peshkov play for before the draft? He played for Taifun Primorsky Krai in Russia’s junior MHL.
What’s Gleb Peshkov’s playing style? Scouts describe him as a raw but extremely athletic and flexible goaltender, with strong upside that Anaheim’s goaltending department identified as worth a late-round bet.
What awards did Gleb Peshkov win in his draft season? He was named MHL Goaltender of the Month twice during the 2025-26 season.
How tall is Gleb Peshkov? He stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 212 pounds.
