Gavin McKenna signs entry-level contract with Maple Leafs
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick of the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year entry-level contract on July 3, 2026. McKenna's selection marks a significant addition to the team's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Maple Leafs have high expectations for the young forward, aiming to leverage his skills to enhance their competitive standing. Fans and analysts will be closely watching how McKenna adapts to the professional level as the offseason progresses.
- •Gavin McKenna is the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft.
- •McKenna signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs.
- •The signing occurred on July 3, 2026.
- •Expectations are high for McKenna as he transitions to the NHL.
- 12:47 AMESPN NHL — No. 1 overall pick McKenna signs deal with Leafs
"The Maple Leafs inked Gavin McKenna -- the club's first overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft -- to a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday.
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