Toronto Maple Leafs fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of their top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and that day has finally arrived. Gavin McKenna, the talented 18-year-old left wing from Whitehorse, Yukon, has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team. Selected first overall, McKenna is expected to make an immediate impact in the Leafs' lineup, bringing a fresh wave of speed and skill to the team's forward corps. As the Leafs look to bolster their roster and compete for a Stanley Cup championship, McKenna's signing marks an exciting new chapter in the franchise's history.

Gavin McKenna, selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday. The 18-year-old left wing from Whitehorse, Yukon, was ...