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Gavin McKenna

LW • Penn State • NCAA

Consensus Rank

#1

Average Rank

1

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1 / 1

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Bio

Age: Draft eligible
Shoots: L
Height: TBD
Weight: TBD
Team: Penn State
League: NCAA

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Ranking Sources

The Hockey News - April 2026 Rankings

2026-04-22

2. Gavin McKenna, LW

#2

Sportsnet - April 2026 Rankings

2026-04-15

1. Gavin McKenna, LW

#1

Daily Faceoff - Ellis April 2026 Rankings

2026-04-14

1. Gavin McKenna, LW

#1

The Hockey Writers - Forbes Top 96 April

2026-04-09

1. Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn State (NCAA)

#1

The Hockey Writers - Orth Top 32 February

2026-02-18

2. Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn State University (NCAA)

#2

Latest News

McKenna buries bar-down snipe to get Maple Leafs on board vs. Kraken

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-29

McKenna unites with Matthews as Maple Leafs juggle lineup

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-28

Hiller breaks down McKenna’s growth throughout first month in NHL

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-28

Is it McKenna’s time to shine for injury-plagued Maple Leafs?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-27

‘Hopefully we can shut him down’: McKenna on facing McDavid for first time

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-23

Auston Matthews makes a strong statement on Gavin McKenna after rookie's game-winner

Yardbarker NHL • 2026-10-22

How Gavin McKenna’s first 10 games compare to other first-overall picks

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-20

The Hockey News Morning Skate: Michkov Leads Flyers, McKenna Comes Up Clutch For Maple Leafs, And More

The Hockey News • 2026-10-20

'He's Just Not Afraid Of The Moment': Maple Leafs' McKenna Rises To The Occasion In Resilient Effort

The Hockey News • 2026-10-20

‘Big-time player’ McKenna helps Maple Leafs snap skid

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-20

NHL Highlights: Maple Leafs 3, Sharks 1

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-20

‘When I do that, I’m getting confidence’: McKenna on scoring game-winning goal

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-20

McKenna dangles in tight and fires home beauty to give Leafs lead vs. Sharks

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-20

Scout’s Analysis: How Ivar Stenberg has started with the Sharks

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-19

Gavin McKenna Is Already Proving He Can Handle The Toronto Spotlight

The Hockey News • 2026-10-19

Maple Leafs Have a Bigger Problem Than Hiller Benching Gavin McKenna

The Hockey Writers • 2026-10-17

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna talks benching, Tavares injury

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-17

Is Red Wings’ Larkin likely to end up in Montreal?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-16

'It Was Puzzling': Joe Bowen Discusses Gavin McKenna's Benching, His Retirement, And The State Of The Maple Leafs

The Hockey News • 2026-10-16

Friedman talks Maple Leafs benching of McKenna

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-16

A detailed look at Gavin McKenna’s game before he was benched

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-16

The Hockey News Morning Skate: McKenna Benched In Maple Leafs Loss, Tkachuk Posts Back-To-Back Hat Tricks

The Hockey News • 2026-10-16

Opinion: Jim Hiller Made His First Big Mistake As Head Coach Of The Toronto Maple Leafs — And It Came At The Expense Of Gavin McKenna

The Hockey News • 2026-10-16

‘Probably should have got him out there’: Hiller on why he benched McKenna

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-16

‘My decision’: Why Gavin McKenna was benched in Maple Leafs’ loss to Sabres

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-16

McKenna wires home second career goal to cut into Mammoth’s lead

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-14

Strong McKenna backcheck leads to beautiful Matthews goal

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-11

Why Leafs should ‘find a way’ to get McKenna on ice for 3-on-3 OT

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-09

Top pick McKenna picks up 1st NHL goal, assist for Toronto

ESPN NHL • 2026-10-08

'It Felt Longer': How Maple Leafs' McKenna Survived His First Week Under The Microscope

The Hockey News • 2026-10-07

The Hockey News Morning Skate: Larkin's Red Wings Return, McKenna Milestones, Marchand's Injury Scare

The Hockey News • 2026-10-07

McKenna finds breakthrough moment in Maple Leafs’ comeback thriller

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-07

‘Gives you a little boost’: Maple Leafs’ Matthews on McKenna’s first goal

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-07

NHL Highlights: Maple Leafs 5, Predators 4 (F/OT)

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-07

‘Big monkey off the back’: McKenna on scoring first NHL goal

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-07

'Future Superstar': Social Media Reacts To Gavin McKenna's Breakout Performance For Maple Leafs

The Hockey News • 2026-10-07

Gotta See It: Gavin McKenna snipes first career goal with Maple Leafs

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-07

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal vs. Predators

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-07

Maple Leafs’ McKenna helps set up Tavares goal for first career NHL point

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-07

‘No reason to panic’: Maple Leafs patient despite McKenna line’s rough start

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-05

Q and A: Darryl Sittler on Gavin McKenna, trade requests and growing up a Habs fan

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-03

What’s the ideal role for McKenna to develop while helping Maple Leafs win?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-02

Bobrovsky disrupting McKenna’s rookie lap ‘happened by accident’

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-10-02

No. 1 overall pick McKenna, 18, makes NHL debut in Maple Leafs' loss

ESPN NHL • 2026-10-01

'I'm Glad We're Playing Again': McKenna Ready To Push For More After Maple Leafs Debut

The Hockey News • 2026-09-30

Who looked more overwhelmed in their Leafs debut, Raddysh or McKenna?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-30

McKenna says debut was ‘a lot of fun’ but he wasn’t happy with his performance

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-30

Past meets future with Maple Leafs’ Matthews, McKenna pairing

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-29

Why Maple Leafs believe Marchenko has star potential

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-29

McKenna hopes his dreams literally come true, ahead of his NHL debut

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-28

Gavin McKenna Will Adapt To The NHL Much More Quickly Than The NCAA

The Hockey News • 2026-09-24

Maple Leafs’ Matthews impressed by McKenna’s poise: ‘Fun to watch’

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-24

NHL Pre-Season Highlights: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 1

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-24

Maple Leafs’ McKenna gets first pre-season point with assist to Tavares

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-24

The Hockey News Future Watch Show: How McKenna, Other Top NHL Rookies Have Performed In Pre-Season

The Hockey News • 2026-09-23

Hiller hoping McKenna makes ‘subtle adjustments’ in final pre-season game

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-23

Should Leafs rookie McKenna have gotten top power-play unit spot?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-22

What The Toronto Maple Leafs Learned About Gavin McKenna In Pre-Season Debut

The Hockey News • 2026-09-22

Kypreos on McKenna’s size: ‘A boy’s body going up against men right now’

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-21

The Hockey News Big Show: Where Should Gavin McKenna Line Up For The Maple Leafs?

The Hockey News • 2026-09-21

Sunday Overreactions: Should Maple Leafs just play McKenna with Matthews right away?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-20

Maple Leafs notebook: McKenna ‘will remember this day forever’

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-20

Cozens looking forward to facing cousin McKenna as division rival

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-19

What does a successful rookie season look like for McKenna?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-18

What No. 1 Picks Around The NHL Are Saying About Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna

The Hockey News • 2026-09-17

‘100 miles an hour’: Gavin McKenna jumps into Toronto’s top six

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-17

‘That’s high level’: Hiller praises McKenna’s play at training camp

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-17

Plenty out and plenty in, but with change comes risk for Maple Leafs

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-16

Maple Leafs’ McKenna era begins as training camp gets underway

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-16

McKenna plans to use noise from Toronto market as a ‘good motivator’

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-16

Hiller: Maple Leafs ‘not setting any ceiling’ for top pick McKenna

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-16

McKenna’s development the key focus for Maple Leafs this season

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-14

Maple Leafs’ McKenna looking to get up to speed as NHL season approaches

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-11

‘It would be pretty special’: McKenna on potentially playing with Matthews

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-09-11

Maple Leafs' John Tavares Is Excited To Mentor Gavin McKenna: 'He's An Unbelievable Kid'

The Hockey News • 2026-09-09

The Mitch Marner Shadow Is Already Following Gavin McKenna in Toronto

The Hockey Writers • 2026-09-04

Why Maple Leafs fans should be excited about Gavin McKenna's first season

Yardbarker NHL • 2026-08-20

Gavin McKenna Changed the Maple Leafs’ Timeline—and Created a New Problem

The Hockey Writers • 2026-08-19

Maple Leafs’ Perfect Trade Fit Might Already Be Locked and Loaded

The Hockey Writers • 2026-08-13

Toronto Maple Leafs First-Overall Pick Gavin McKenna Point Projections

Last Word on Hockey • 2026-08-10

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Matthews & Great Expectations

The Hockey Writers • 2026-08-09

NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Toronto Maple Leafs First-Overall Pick Gavin McKenna Key To Present and Future

The Hockey News • 2026-08-06

The Hockey News Big Show: What Can McKenna Deliver As Maple Leafs Rookie?

The Hockey News • 2026-08-04

What Are Realistic NHL Rookie Expectations For Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna?

The Hockey News • 2026-08-03

NHL rookie roundtable: Get to know Gavin McKenna and other top rookies

ESPN NHL • 2026-07-31

Maple Leafs’ McKenna ‘grateful’ to represent the Yukon in NHL

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-07-31

No. 1 NHL draft pick McKenna sets rookie goals

ESPN NHL • 2026-07-31

3 Players Who Could Surprisingly Make the Maple Leafs’ Opening Night Roster

The Hockey Writers • 2026-07-24

Screen Shots: Jets Invest Wisely In Cole Perfetti, Plus Gavin McKenna Expectations

The Hockey News • 2026-07-16

No. 1 overall pick McKenna signs deal with Leafs

ESPN NHL • 2026-07-07

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

Yardbarker NHL • 2026-07-07

'He Has The Ability To Make Players Better': What Leafs Development Camp Revealed About McKenna's Long-Term Growth

The Hockey News • 2026-07-05

McKenna on leaving No. 72 for Bobrosky: ‘Not gonna take his number’

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-07-04

Gavin McKenna to wear No. 92 with Maple Leafs

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-07-04

Maple Leafs News and Rumours: Duhaime, Gavin McKenna Signs & the Fun Begins

The Hockey Writers • 2026-07-04

Toronto Maple Leafs Gavin McKenna Contract 1st-Overall Pick’s ELC

Last Word on Hockey • 2026-07-03

Maple Leafs sign Gavin McKenna to three-year, entry-level contract

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-07-03

Maple Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky to wear No. 72 instead of Gavin McKenna

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-07-03

‘His IQ is off the charts’: Wickenheiser talks McKenna first impressions

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-07-02

‘I used that as fuel’: McKenna on how critics of his game motivated him

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-07-02

McKenna defers to Bobrovsky on jersey number: ‘He’s won two Stanley Cups’

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-07-02

Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in NHL Draft

Yardbarker NHL • 2026-06-30

Maple Leafs plan to play Gavin McKenna with Auston Matthews immediately

Yardbarker NHL • 2026-06-30

How will top draft pick McKenna acclimate to Leafs in his first season?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-29

As expected, Maple Leafs draft McKenna at No. 1

ESPN NHL • 2026-06-29

‘The sky’s the limit’: Maple Leafs’ Brackett on McKenna’s potential

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-27

‘A special moment’: McKenna reflects on being selected first overall

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-27

Maple Leafs’ top pick McKenna throws first pitch ahead of Blue Jays game

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-27

With Selection Of Gavin McKenna And Trade Of Brandon Carlo, The Maple Leafs Are Turning A Page

The Hockey News • 2026-06-27

Maple Leafs’ McKenna is excited to get ‘comfortable’ in the city

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-27

‘Isn’t what I imagined’: Maple Leafs’ McKenna era begins with hope, surprise 

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-27

What you need to know about Maple Leafs’ draft picks

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-26

What you need to know about Maple Leafs No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-26

Gotta See It: Maple Leafs select McKenna with No. 1 pick of NHL Draft

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-26

Get to know Gavin McKenna (home and NHL)

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-26

Have No Fear: No. 1 Pick Gavin McKenna Is Ready For The Toronto Maple Leafs

The Hockey News • 2026-06-26

NHL Draft Blog: Who are best players available in Round 2?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-26

Top prospect FAQ: The inside scoop on No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-26

Looking back at McKenna’s journey from Whitehorse to 2026 NHL Draft

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-26

Maple Leafs’ Chayka ‘really impressed’ with McKenna during pre-draft process

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-25

McKenna on showing Chayka the Yukon: ‘Hope he had a good time’

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-25

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews

Yardbarker NHL • 2026-06-25

Should Maple Leafs pick anyone other than McKenna in NHL Draft?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-25

‘Well, that’s the goal’: Why McKenna has sights set on going first overall

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-24

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Ferrari's Final Cut Has A New No. 1

The Hockey News • 2026-06-22

Why McKenna’s elite offensive upside outweighs any defensive deficiencies

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-18

Bourne: Why Gavin McKenna is right pick for Maple Leafs at No. 1

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-10

McKenna using doubts, draft-year challenges to prepare for NHL expectations

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-06

‘I was training hard’: McKenna says he didn’t take a break after season

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-06

‘It’d be an honour’: McKenna on potentially playing for the Maple Leafs

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-05

Top NHL Draft Prospects Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg Speak At Combine: 'I'd Be Pretty Fortunate To Go There'

The Hockey News • 2026-06-05

Gavin McKenna: Would be ‘pretty fortunate’ to go to Maple Leafs

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-05

Scout’s Analysis: Notes from NHL scouting combine interviews

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-05

What Chayka, Leafs have learned about McKenna the person as they dig in

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-06-05

How Gavin McKenna Prepared For Tough Questions At The NHL Draft Combine: 'It's How You Manage These Things'

The Hockey News • 2026-06-04

Quick Shifts: What might be Gavin McKenna’s greatest challenge

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-30

McKenna Would Be Honoured to Be Maple Leafs’ First Overall Selection

The Hockey Writers • 2026-05-28

Discussing How the New York Rangers Will Utilize the 2026 5th-Overall Draft Spot

Last Word on Hockey • 2026-05-25

5 Options for the Maple Leafs’ 2nd-Round Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Hockey Writers • 2026-05-22

🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick

ESPN NHL • 2026-05-21

Should Leafs lean McKenna after watching power plays flourish in playoffs?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-19

Why having Tavares as a mentor might be perfect situation for McKenna

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-08

How much gap between Stenberg, McKenna, and rest of draft prospect field?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-08

Did going the college route hurt McKenna’s NHL Draft stock at all?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-08

Weighing The Toronto Maple Leafs' Draft Options Between Gavin McKenna And Ivar Stenberg

The Hockey News • 2026-05-07

Gavin McKenna’s junior coach believes he can ‘thrive’ in Toronto

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-07

Scout’s Analysis: Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg for first overall

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-06

Do fears of passing on McKenna outweigh fears of him being wrong choice?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-06

Memo To The Maple Leafs: Don't Overthink This

The Hockey News • 2026-05-06

Should Maple Leafs take McKenna or Stenberg with No. 1 pick?

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-06

NHL Draft Lottery Results Revealed, Find Out Where Leafs and Canucks Finish

Last Word on Hockey • 2026-05-05

‘I definitely learned a lot’: McKenna credits Penn State for elevating his game

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-05

Gavin McKenna won’t play for Canada at world championship

Sportsnet NHL • 2026-05-05

2026 NHL Draft: Maple Leafs, Blues Win Draft Lottery Sim With Mock Draft

The Hockey News • 2026-05-03

NHL Rumours: One Detroit Red Wings Offseason Need Steve Yzerman Can’t Ignore

Last Word on Hockey • 2026-04-27

New York Rangers Struggles in 2025-26 Were Clear, but There’s Hope for Future

Last Word on Hockey • 2026-04-26

2026 NHL Draft – Top 10 WHL Prospects

The Hockey Writers • 2026-04-24

An Early Look at Potential Team Canada Roster for IIHF World Championship

Last Word on Hockey • 2026-04-24

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Ferrari's Top 75 Before The World U-18s Keeps Stenberg Over McKenna

The Hockey News • 2026-04-22

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