Gavin McKenna, centre, puts on a jersey after being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs as NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and singer Justin Bieber look on during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 26, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Toronto Maple Leafs sign No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna to entry-level deal
Jul 3, 2026 | 3:23 PM
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TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Gavin McKenna to a three-year entry-level contract, the club announced Friday.
The 18-year-old was selected first overall by Toronto at last week’s NHL Draft in Buffalo.
McKenna had 15 goals and 36 assists for 51 points in 35 games with the Penn State Nittany Lions men’s hockey team last season.
Before joining Penn State, the Whitehorse native recorded 244 points in 133 games with the Medicine Hat Tigers.
