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Maple Leafs Win Lottery, Target 18-Year-Old Gavin McKenna

5/8/2026

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The Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the June 26 draft.
They entered the lottery with an 8.5% chance of the top selection.
The team is expected to select 18-year-old Gavin McKenna of Penn State with the No. 1 pick.
Pat Brisson, McKenna’s agent, and Auston Matthews’ camp said they are excited about playing together in Toronto.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the June 26 draft.
They entered the lottery with an 8.5% chance of the top selection.
The team is expected to select 18-year-old Gavin McKenna of Penn State with the No. 1 pick.
Pat Brisson, McKenna’s agent, and Auston Matthews’ camp said they are excited about playing together in Toronto.