The 2026 NHL Draft commenced with an unexpected flourish on Friday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., as the Toronto Maple Leafs made Penn State winger Gavin McKenna the first overall selection. While many anticipated McKenna’s choice, the announcement itself broke from convention, adding a touch of Hollywood drama to the proceedings. Instead of NHL…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The KeyBank Center was alive with anticipation on June 26, 2026, as the first round of the NHL Draft unfolded, delivering a night of high drama, strategic moves, and the unveiling of hockey’s next generation. The Toronto Maple Leafs made headlines by selecting dynamic winger Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The 2026 NHL Draft commenced on Friday with an unexpected flourish, as the Toronto Maple Leafs officially welcomed Penn State winger Gavin McKenna as the first overall selection. While the choice of McKenna was widely anticipated across the hockey world, the announcement itself was delivered with a touch of Hollywood-esque drama that…