Gavin McKenna meets with Vancouver Canucks during NHL draft combine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Gavin McKenna, a top prospect from Penn State, did not meet with the teams holding the top two picks in the NHL draft at the combine. Instead, he had dinner with representatives from the Vancouver Canucks, who hold the third overall pick. This could suggest McKenna's preference for the Canucks over the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks. The NHL draft is set for June 26, allowing time for potential meetings with other teams before the selection.
- •Gavin McKenna is regarded as a top NHL draft prospect.
- •He only met with the Vancouver Canucks at the NHL combine.
- •The Canucks hold the third overall pick in the draft.
- •The NHL draft is scheduled for June 26.
- •Meetings with other teams may occur before the draft.
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Top NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna meets with surprise NHL franchise
"Penn State star Gavin McKenna did not meet with either of the teams owning the top two picks in the NHL draft during the combine.
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