Getty The Toronto Maple Leafs now officially have their next superstar in the fold, initiating a new era in the NHL’s biggest market.
The Toronto Maple Leafs ended all speculation on Friday night, selecting Gavin McKenna with the first-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
There really wasn’t much doubt regarding Toronto picking McKenna. Leafs GM John Chayka hadn’t been too standoffish about the organization’s decision. While he never outright declared that the Penn State standout was the guy, it was clear where the organization was heading.
Now, the Gavin McKenna era officially begins in Toronto and the
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