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Maple Leafs select Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick in NHL draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in Buffalo, N.Y. The 18-year-old left winger from Whitehorse, Yukon, has signed an entry-level contract. He is the second Indigenous player to be selected first overall in the NHL draft.

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McKenna has officially signed his entry-level contract following his selection as the top pick.

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  1. Toronto Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in Buffalo, N.Y. The 18-year-old left winger from Whitehorse, Yukon, has signed an entry-level contract. He is the second Indigenous player to be selected first overall in the NHL draft.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • McKenna is an 18-year-old left winger from Whitehorse, Yukon.
    • McKenna is the second Indigenous player to be selected first overall in the NHL draft.
    • Justin Bieber announced the selection on the draft stage.
    • McKenna recorded 51 points in 35 games for Penn State last season.
    • McKenna has signed an entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs.
    • The draft took place in Buffalo, N.Y.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • McKenna will not wear No. 72 because the team signed Sergei Bobrovsky.
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