Toronto Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first overall in 2026 NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The 2026 NHL Draft commenced on June 26 at 7 p.m. ET, featuring 32 first-round picks. Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna from Penn State with the first pick, receiving an A+ grade for the selection. Preliminary reports suggest McKenna is regarded as the best playmaker in the draft. Other teams will follow suit as the draft continues to unfold, with analysis and grades provided as each player is selected.
- •Gavin McKenna is viewed as a franchise-altering talent.
- •The draft includes top prospects like Ivar Stenberg and Chase Reid.
- •Analysis will continue as all first-round picks are made.
- •The NHL Draft is broadcast on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Draft grades 2026: Live results and analysis for every pick in Round 1
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Live 2026 NHL Draft grades for every first round pick
"Headlined by Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, and Chase Reid, the 2026 NHL draft commences tonight. Follow along as we provide results, grades, and analysis for all 32 picks of the first round.
"Keep track of every pick made in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft with live analysis and grades.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:18 PMNHL Draft grades 2026: Live results and analysis for every pick in Round 1
Headlined by Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, and Chase Reid, the 2026 NHL draft commences tonight. Follow along as we provide results, grades, and analysis for all 32 picks of the first round.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:44 PMLive 2026 NHL Draft grades for every first round pick
Keep track of every pick made in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft with live analysis and grades.
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