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Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and singer Justin Bieber after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs crowned biggest winners of the 2026 NHL Draft

Thomas Williams

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Jun 27, 2026

Toronto sports teams welcome Gavin McKenna after draft selection

Scott Rogust

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Jun 27, 2026

Gavin McKenna got a special message from his childhood idol after joining the Maple Leafs

Scott Rogust

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Jun 27, 2026

Maple Leafs get underrated defenseman with 69th overall pick

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 27, 2026

Erie Otters forward Dylan Edwards, right, competes against the Kitchener Rangers in the first period of the Otters home opener at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie on Sept. 20, 2025.

Maple Leafs select Memorial Cup champion at 60th overall of 2026 NHL Draft

Thomas Williams

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Jun 27, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) during the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Brandon Carlo trade highlights the Maple Leafs' new direction under John Chayka

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna reacts after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Mats Sundin has one message for Gavin McKenna after Leafs draft him No. 1

Thomas Williams

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Jun 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna talks to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs named massive winners of the NHL Draft after landing Gavin McKenna

Jeremy Franks

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Jun 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna reacts after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Gavin McKenna's NHL Draft experience was so much more than he could've imagined

Corey Long

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Jun 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna puts on a sweater beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and singer Justin Bieber after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Gavin McKenna just joined another elite list after getting picked No. 1 overall

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna reacts after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Gavin McKenna receives immediately praise and MVP comparisons from Kevin Weekes

Corey Long

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Jun 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna talks to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and singer Justin Bieber after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Justin Bieber steals the show with Maple Leafs' draft announcement

Nate Duffett

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Jun 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna puts on a sweater beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and singer Justin Bieber after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs fans react to Gavin McKenna becoming the No. 1 pick

Jeremy Franks

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Jun 26, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) looks to shoot the puck during the first period against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs land franchise cornerstone Gavin McKenna with No. 1 pick

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 26, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) looks to shoot the puck during the first period against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

NHL Network analyst believes Gavin McKenna has what it takes to unlock the Leafs power play

Corey Long

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Jun 26, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Gavin McKenna believes he'd be the perfect linemate for Auston Matthews

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 26, 2026

Everything you need to know about the Maple Leafs' 2026 NHL Draft

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 26, 2026

Oct 3, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) in action against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs fans are going to love what Gavin McKenna just said before the 2026 NHL Draft

Thomas Williams

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Jun 25, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Analyst says Maple Leafs are getting a 'special player' in Gavin McKenna

Jeremy Franks

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Jun 25, 2026

Penn State's Gavin McKenna, left, answers a question during a post-game press conference following a Big Ten hockey game against Michigan State at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026, in State College.

Gavin McKenna extremely excited about joining Maple Leafs ahead of 2026 NHL Draft

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 25, 2026

Gavin McKenna | Penn State Nittany Lions vs Arizona State Sun Devils

Maple Leafs positioned to make history with projected No. 1 overall pick

Allanee Raye Valeriano

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Jun 11, 2026

Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman talks to media before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

NHL gives Maple Leafs good news about future first-round picks

Thomas Williams

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Jun 10, 2026

Oct 10, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) skates against the Clarkson Golden Knights during the second period at Pegula Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

How good could Gavin McKenna be for the Maple Leafs?

Jeremy Franks

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Jun 10, 2026

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Auston Matthews puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number one overall draft pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Gavin McKenna debate is giving Maple Leafs fans Auston Matthews flashbacks

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 10, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Gavin McKenna compares himself to 2-time Stanley Cup champion superstar

Thomas Williams

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Jun 9, 2026

May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media during an introductory news conference at Real Sports Bar and Grill. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

John Chayka may have tipped his hand on the Maple Leafs' No. 1 pick

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 7, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Growing evidence suggests Gavin McKenna is the Maple Leafs' pick at No. 1

Jeremy Franks

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Jun 6, 2026

May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka answers media questions during an introductory news conference. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

John Chayka sheds new light on Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs' draft strategy

Jeremy Franks

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Jun 6, 2026

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