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Gavin McKenna is a Toronto Maple Leaf. On Friday night, the Maple Leafs selected McKenna with the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, bringing the 18-year-old officially into the organization. Speaking to the media following his selection, McKenna touched on what the moment was like when he heard his name called. “Special…
There was no drama at the top of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo as the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State foward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick with top European prospect Ivar Stenberg going to the San Jose Sharks in the second slot. After trading two first-rounders to Ottawa for Brady Tkachuk, the Florida Panthers took the night off as its first-round pick (9th overall) was used by the San Jose, who took defenseman Keaton Verhoeff from the Unive...
Gavin McKenna said that being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft is “a dream come true.”The Maple Leafs made the league’s worst-kept secret official on Friday at the NHL Draft in Buffalo when they selected McKenna with the first overall pick. Canadian singing sensation and die-hard Maple […] The post Gavin McKenna: ‘Dream Come True’ Being Drafted by Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY .
The Detroit Red Wings traded their first-round pick to the St. Louis Blues at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. As a result, they entered Friday’s first round of the 2026 NHL Draft without a pick. That changed in a big way on Friday night, and the Red Wings added Kamloops Blazers winger JP Hurlbert to […] The post JP Hurlbert sends 1st message to Red Wings fans after draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Never in doubt. Gavin McKenna is officially a Toronto Maple Leaf. There is a lot to unpack with McKenna’s hockey skill set and on-ice résumé, but particularly in the wake of the last year or so in Toronto, the personality and character fit is also a highly relevant consideration for any young star arriving in […] The post Gavin McKenna selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting Report appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Gavin McKenna discusses the moment he was drafted first overall by the Maple Leafs, his journey to this point, and the prospect of playing in Toronto with captain Auston Matthews. How did it feel to hear your name finally called, and at #1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs? McKenna: Special moment, for sure. This is […] The post New Maple Leaf Gavin McKenna on the pressure of playing in Toronto: “Pressure is a privilege… When you play for that fan base and do well, it’s the best spot to be” appear...
Novotny had 34 goals and 31 assists for 65 points in 58 games with the Peterborough Petes in the OHL this season.
Will McKenna help Toronto retool and contend before Matthews’ contract expires in two years?
On this LIVE episode of Bruins Beat, New England Hockey Journal’s Evan Marinofsky and Carl Corazzini react to the Bruins acquiring JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth on NHL Draft Night. Boston traded the 23rd overall pick and a top-10 protected 2028 first-round pick for Peterka, who is signed through 2029-30 at a $7.7 million [...] The post JJ Peterka Traded to Bruins for 2 First-Round Picks on NHL Draft Night | Bruins Beat on CLNS appeared first on CLNS Media .
Not only will Caleb Malhotra be playing for his dad’s former team, he’ll be doing it with Manny behind the bench.
At the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs surprised no one, selecting Gavin McKenna with their first overall pick. Well, they did manage one surprise, bringing Toronto pop star and massive Maple Leafs fan Justin Bieber to Buffalo to announce the pick. After Bieber announced McKenna as Toronto’s selection, the Whitehorse native walked…
While there was debate about whether or not the Toronto Maple Leafs could take Ivar Stenberg first overall, it was obvious that Gavin McKenna was the clear-cut option for them.…
The Toronto Maple Leafs' selection of Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft featured a unique announcement.
The Toronto Maple Leafs now officially have their next superstar in the fold, initiating a new era in the NHL's biggest market. The post Maple Leafs Officially Begin Gavin McKenna Era appeared first on HEAVY .
Pinch yourself, Leafs Nation! It may be too good to be true, but it is indeed official: Gavin McKenna is now a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, after being selected with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. It’s a transformative pick for the Maple Leafs, who will extend their win-now mandate…
After an outstanding 2025-26 season, Penn State hockey winger Gavin McKenna was drafted first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night to kick off the 2026 NHL Entry Draft: Before his time in Hockey Valley, McKenna rolled up 244 points (79 goals, 165 assists) in 133 career games with the Medicine Hat Tigers […]
Gavin McKenna is headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs with the franchise's first No. 1 pick since Auston Matthews.
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With the first pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Gavin McKenna from Penn State University of the NCAA. About Gavin McKenna Gavin McKenna…
McKenna has been the consensus No. 1 prospect for the better part of a year and could rejuvenate Toronto.
The worst-kept secret in hockey came to fruition on Friday night, with the Toronto Maple Leafs officially selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. McKenna has been the consensus number-one pick in this draft for most scouts, and despite some late competition from players like Ivar Stenberg and Chase…
Questions asked—those valid and otherwise—about whether Gavin McKenna deserved the No. 1 spot in the 2026 NHL draft were largely answered by his second half of the NCAA season.
The 2026 NHL Draft has arrived, and it won’t be long before the Toronto Maple Leafs, who won the 2026 Draft Lottery, will make their selection. Right now, the consensus first overall pick is forward Gavin McKenna, who played this season in the NCAA with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Former NHL goaltender and current […] The post NHL Draft news: Gavin McKenna draws Mitch Marner, Patrick Kane comps appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Donnie Deals decided that waiting for more german help was taking too long, and decided to go get it himself. According to various insiders, the Bruins are building a deal to get Utah Mammoth forward JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins: JJ Peterka only played a single season with the Mammoth, having played primarily with […]
The 2026 NHL Draft is finally here! After a chaotic draft week that saw a ton of movement in the first round, we are finally here. The last few NHL Drafts have been rather quiet night of. But if this past week is any indication, we could be in for some fireworks. The Toronto Maple […] The post 2026 NHL Draft Tracker: Live updates, picks, trades, and analysis from Round 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .