Justin Bieber announces Maple Leafs pick at NHL Draft in Buffalo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Justin Bieber announced the Toronto Maple Leafs' pick at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026, in Buffalo. The announcement generated mixed reactions from the crowd, with many finding Bieber's presentation to be awkward. After the pick, Bieber participated in an interview with the drafted player, Gavin McKenna, which surprisingly included more focus on Bieber rather than McKenna. This led to a second interview featuring additional analysis away from the celebrity appearances.
- •Bieber announced the Maple Leafs' first overall pick at the draft.
- •His reception from fans in Buffalo was lukewarm.
- •The draft included interviews where Bieber overshadowed Gavin McKenna.
- •A planned guest for the pick did not deliver as expected.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Bieber announced the Maple Leafs pick at the NHL Draft, and it was so cringe
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