A top NHL prospect will make his debut with the Maple Leafs this weekend as part of the annual Prospect Challenge, taking on the Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets in back-to-back games. The event, set to take place at Centre Slush Puppie, showcases rising talent in a high-profile showcase before the upcoming draft. Fans and scouts will be watching closely as the No. 1 pick tests his skills against established NHL competition. The series offers a rare early glimpse into the future of the league’s top prospects.

McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and the Maple Leafs will face the Ottawa Senators on Saturday and the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday in the 2026 NHL Prospect Challenge at Centre Slush Puppie ...