Auston Matthews welcomes Gavin McKenna to Toronto Maple Leafs on draft night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Auston Matthews reached out to Gavin McKenna following the NHL Draft, welcoming him to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews highlighted the franchise's history and expressed excitement about McKenna's future contribution to the team. McKenna, a renowned pick from Penn State, is anticipated to bring his strong collegiate experience to the NHL. As a Big Ten scoring champion and Freshman of the Year, he faces the challenge of adapting to the NHL level. Matthews’ endorsement signifies confidence in McKenna's readiness for the upcoming season.
- •Gavin McKenna was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- •Auston Matthews congratulated McKenna on his selection.
- •McKenna was a standout player at Penn State.
- •He won Big Ten scoring champion and Freshman of the Year honors.
- •Matthews emphasized the importance of McKenna's role in the team's future.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Auston Matthews congratulates Penn State's Gavin McKenna on draft night
"Auston Matthews welcomes top draft pick Gavin McKenna to the Toronto Maple Leafs with a message about the future.
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