Gavin McKenna reacts to NHL 27 rating ahead of Maple Leafs debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Gavin McKenna, first overall pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is set to debut later this fall. Ahead of the NHL 27 video game release on September 11, McKenna viewed his rookie rating of 81 and humorously expressed hopes for improvement by season's end. Fans are eagerly anticipating his first appearance in a regular season game, which is about a month away. This moment follows the excitement built by the Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery in the spring, securing McKenna's selection.
- •McKenna's debut with the Maple Leafs is scheduled for later this fall
- •He shared his NHL 27 rookie rating of 81
- •The NHL 27 video game releases on September 11
- •Maple Leafs won the draft lottery to select McKenna
- •Fans await his first regular season game appearance
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Gavin McKenna’s reaction to his NHL 27 rating should excite Maple Leafs fans
"Gavin McKenna's debut with the Maple Leafs will take place later this fall.
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