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NHL draft fever intensifies as Gavin McKenna emerges as the projected No. 1 pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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The 2026 NHL Draft is approaching with Gavin McKenna positioned as the top prospect. The Toronto Maple Leafs currently hold the top pick, and McKenna has expressed excitement about the possibility of being selected first overall.
Coverage from Sportsnet.ca, CityNews Toronto, and TSN emphasizes McKenna's potential impact, including the possibility of him scoring over 30 goals to help return the Maple Leafs to the playoffs. Daily Faceoff has also released a final mock draft projection covering the top 96 picks.
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Quick answers
Who is the projected No. 1 pick for the 2026 NHL Draft?
Gavin McKenna is the projected No. 1 pick.
Which team holds the top pick in the draft?
The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the top pick.
What is the goal for McKenna regarding the Maple Leafs' performance?
Coverage discusses the odds of McKenna scoring 30+ goals to help the team return to the playoffs.
Coverage (5)
- NHL Mock Draft: Final Projection For The 2026 NHL Draft From Chris Peters FloHockey · 6h ago
- What are the odds McKenna can score 30+ goals and help Leafs back to playoffs? TSN · 6h ago
- ‘I’d be pumped’: McKenna dreaming of No. 1 with Leafs holding top pick at NHL draft CityNews Toronto · 6h ago
- Top prospect FAQ: The inside scoop on projected No. 1 Gavin McKenna Sportsnet.ca · 6h ago
- 2026 NHL Mock Draft: Final top 96 Daily Faceoff · 6h ago broke it first
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