Toronto's Top Prospect Takes a Big Leap Forward: Maple Leafs Sign Gavin McKenna to Entry-Level Deal In a significant move that will shape the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the organization has secured the services of highly touted prospect Gavin McKenna, signing him to a three-year entry-level contract. The deal will allow McKenna, the team's first-overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft, to bypass college hockey and make the jump to the professional ranks. As part of the agreement, McKenna will earn a salary of $1.025 million in his first year, marking a significant step towards realizing his NHL dreams. With this move, the Maple Leafs are investing in a promising young talent, and fans are eagerly anticipating McKenna's debut in the NHL.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken the steps to ensure 2026 first-overall pick Gavin McKenna can turn pro. McKenna has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Toronto. The deal will remove his eligibility for college hockey, setting up a long-anticipated transition to the pros. McKenna’s first NHL contract with carry a $1.025MM salary in year-one, […]