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
The 2026 NHL Draft begins Friday, June 26, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The two-day event features the opening round on Friday night, followed by Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday. With the draft lottery complete and several blockbuster trades reshaping the board, teams enter draft weekend with very different strategies. Unlike … 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
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
