Gavin McKenna was on the roster at NHL Draft Media Day on 25 June 2026, where he spoke openly about his hopes of joining the Toronto Maple Leafs, who hold the draft’s first overall pick. The ex- Penn State forward, whose NCAA career is credited with raising the profile of the Nittany Lions, is being linked by several mock drafts to the Leafs’ first-round selection. He used the event to describe how his approach could fit the Canadian franchise.
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Gavin McKenna at NHL Draft Media Day - NHL.com
Gavin McKenna at NHL Draft Media Day NHL.com
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How Gavin McKenna's NCAA foray set him up for NHL success and put Penn State hockey on the map - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
How Gavin McKenna's NCAA foray set him up for NHL success and put Penn State hockey on the map Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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'I Want To Be A Villain': Gavin McKenna Embracing Spotlight With Potentially Becoming A Maple Leaf - Yahoo Sports
'I Want To Be A Villain': Gavin McKenna Embracing Spotlight With Potentially Becoming A Maple Leaf Yahoo Sports
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Gavin McKenna's Blunt Message on Potentially Playing With Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews - heavy.com
Gavin McKenna's Blunt Message on Potentially Playing With Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews heavy.com
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in the NHL draft. Who will they choose? - Beaumont Enterprise
The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in the NHL draft. Who will they choose? Beaumont Enterprise