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Gavin McKenna Projected No. 1 Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

6/4/2026

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Gavin McKenna of Penn State is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Coach Guy Gadowsky told the Maple Leafs to select McKenna first, while Swedish forward Ivar Stenberg, with 33 SHL points and 41 junior-team points, is the only other top candidate.
He posted 51 points—15 goals and 36 assists—in 35 games, earning Hobey Baker Top-10 finalist and Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors.

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Gavin McKenna of Penn State is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Coach Guy Gadowsky told the Maple Leafs to select McKenna first, while Swedish forward Ivar Stenberg, with 33 SHL points and 41 junior-team points, is the only other top candidate.
He posted 51 points—15 goals and 36 assists—in 35 games, earning Hobey Baker Top-10 finalist and Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors.