Amid a slow start to his freshman season at Penn State, Gavin McKenna faced plenty of criticism. However, the winger surged in the second half to reclaim his position as the frontrunner to go first overall in the NHL Draft. TSN's Mark Masters explains how McKenna showed the Maple Leafs and the rest of the hockey world how far he's come in one year and why he's ready to go No. 1 in the draft.
Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy has been named the 2026 Vezina Trophy winner, presented annually to the goalie voted the best at his position by NHL general managers. Vasilevskiy, now a two-time Vezina winner, led the NHL with a 39-15-4 record to go along with a 2.31 goals-against average and .912 save percentage.
Chase Reid talks about meeting with the Maple Leafs and what it means to him to be considered by Toronto, what helped him overcome adversity, and who he models his game after.
Ivar Stenberg didn't participate in the draft combine testing Saturday in Buffalo as he was feeling under the weather. He spoke about being disappointed in not being able to participate, travelling back to Sweden before the draft, and how confident he is in his ability to be NHL ready.
Caleb Malhotra shares how he found out the news that his dad, Manny, was hired by Vancouver to be the new head coach for the Canucks, and what the dynamic would be like for him and his dad if he got drafted by the Canucks.
Gavin McKenna reflects on handling the pressure from doubters over the last season leading up to the NHL Draft and focusing on working hard to maintain his confidence.
NHL Draft prospects share their takeaways from the final day of the draft combine and how challenging the Wingate test was.
TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Gino Reda to discuss Gavin McKenna's journey from Whitehorse to potentially being the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, how he would handle the pressure in Toronto, what the Sharks should do at No. 2, if Caleb Malhotra is a fit in Vancouver with his dad behind the bench, and the Flames' biggest needs heading into the draft with the sixth overall selection.
With an early start in Vegas for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, both the Carolina Hurricanes and Golden Knights opted to not having a morning skate. TSN's Ryan Rishaug has more on the status of Brayden McNabb for Game 3, and who will pair with Shea Theodore if he's unable to go.
Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella said there was "no update" on Brayden McNabb's status for Game 3 when asked Saturday morning, and shares his confidence in Vegas' depth on defence.
Dylan Coghlan was asked about the Hurricanes fans going tarps-off in Game 2 and his thoughts on if things will get out of control if Vegas has their fans do something similar in Game 3.
The Golden Knights discuss handling the momentum swings for both teams in the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final and emphasize "tightening up" to limit the Hurricanes' chances.
Top North American prospect Gavin McKenna joins TSN's Gino Reda to discuss what the journey was like to get to this point, how he would handle the pressure in Toronto if he is selected first overall by the Maple Leafs, and the story behind the tattoo on his forearm.
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is the winner for the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy, while his teammate Cole Caufield has been awarded the Lady Byng Trophy. Suzuki joins Bob Gainey and Guy Carbonneau as Canadiens to win the award. Caufield is the third Hab to capture the Lady Byng along with Toe Blake and Mats Naslund.
Top defence prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft Keaton Verhoeff, Alberts Smits and Chase Reid share what separates them from the field in the upcoming draft.
2026 NHL Draft prospect and son of new Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra, Caleb, discusses what it was like to meet with Vancouver, and what it would be like to play for the Canucks if they select him with the third overall pick.
Top North American draft prospect Gavin McKenna discusses what it meant to have Toronto general manager John Chayka come visit is home in Whitehorse, Yukon and what it would mean to be drafted first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft by the Maple Leafs.
Top European draft prospect Ivar Stenberg shares what it would mean to be selected by the Maple Leafs first overall, how he would handle the pressure in Toronto, and what areas of his game are most transferable to the NHL.
Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka shares his thoughts on the passing of Hockey Hall of Famer Cliff Fletcher, who spent 25 seasons with the organization.
Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg enter the 2026 NHL Draft as two of the top options for the first overall pick, but how thin is the gap between the two prospects? TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Gino Reda to share his thoughts on this and more.
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka and Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Leach discuss the organization's scouting process for the 2026 NHL Draft and say there are 5-6 players that are worthy of being the first overall selection. Chayka says it's likely that the Leafs keep the top pick but notes that 'everything's for sale at the right price.'
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