The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, marking a new era for the franchise. McKenna immediately pointed to captain Auston Matthews as the player he hopes to learn from after joining Toronto. The selection capped a memorable night at KeyBank Center, where Justin … Read more
Gavin McKenna enters the 2026 NHL Draft as the consensus favorite to hear his name called first overall. The Penn State winger spoke confidently about the trait that defines him beyond his elite offensive talent. His comments offered another glimpse into why NHL teams view him as a franchise cornerstone. Speaking to reporters one day … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers‘ pursuit of Mike Babcock continues to divide opinion across the hockey world, and former NHL defenseman Frank Corrado has become the latest voice urging caution. Speaking on Leafs Morning Take, Corrado admitted he was not surprised when reports surfaced linking Babcock to Edmonton’s coaching vacancy. In fact, he previously believed the Oilers … Read more
As the 2026 NHL Draft approaches, projected No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna is leaning on someone who understands the spotlight better than most: his distant cousin, Connor Bedard. Speaking during draft preparations in Buffalo, McKenna revealed he sought advice from Bedard earlier this year about handling the expectations that come with being the consensus … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking a deliberate approach in their search for a new head coach, with general manager John Chayka revealing the scale of the organization’s evaluation process during a media availability on Friday. After a disastrous 2025-26 NHL season that led to sweeping organizational changes, Chayka made it clear that Toronto is … Read more
