Newest Maple Leafs star Gavin McKenna says he received around 60 text messages after being drafted first overall Friday night, including from Leafs captain Auston Matthews and his idol Patrick Kane. McKenna can't wait to meet everyone in Toronto and is motivated to earn a big role on the team.
The Maple Leafs officially introduce Gavin McKenna in Toronto after selecting the Whitehorse, Yukon native with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. GM John Chayka and Mats Sundin detail why McKenna was the right choice at No. 1 and McKenna shares his excitement around playing for the Leafs.
Adam Novotny is eager to join the Canucks and join Czechia compatriot Filip Hronek after he was taken with the 24th overall pick in the draft. Novotny describes his emotions after being selected by Vancouver and shares why it's extra special to be drafted by a Canadian team.
The Flames picked Jack Hextall with their 30th overall selection and the USHL centre says he blacked out with excitement. Hextall shares his feelings after being taken in the first round and explains that he's half Canadian, so he can't wait to play north of the border in Calgary.
The Senators' 32nd-overall pick Jaxon Cover can't wait to play for a Canadian club and add his creativity to the team. Cover, a late bloomer from the Cayman Islands, explains his emotions after hearing his name called and how he hopes to inspire other players from unconventional places.
Justin Bieber helped the Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first overall at Friday's NHL Draft. The Sharks followed suit by taking Ivar Stenberg second overall, as the first round took place in Buffalo.
After the Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, a decade after taking Auston Matthews with the top pick in the same city, TSN's Mark Masters gauges the excitement from the Leaf fans in attendance and shares what Mckenna had to say about his new captain.
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded forward Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers in exchange for three draft picks. Vegas is getting the No. 26 and 92 picks in Friday’s draft plus a conditional 2028 first-round selection.
There were nine picks in the first round by Canadian teams, TSN director of scouting Craig Button joins Gino Reda to breakdown all nine of those selections.
After Kevin Cheveldayoff and the Jets decided not to move goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, does this indicate a shift in focus to Winnipeg's offseason strategy? Chris Johnston, Pierre LeBrun and Darren Dreger join Gino Reda to chat Hellebuyck, the latest on Zach Werenski and discuss other trade talks around the league on Insider Trading.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Ottawa’s selection of Jaxon Cover with the 32nd overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Calgary’s selection of Jack Hextall with the 30th overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Montreal’s selection of Gleb Pugachyov with the 26th overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Ottawa’s selection of Jonas Lagerberg Hoen with the 25th overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Vancouver’s selection of Adam Novotny with the 24th overall pick.
With the 8th overall pick in the NHL draft, the Winnipeg Jets selected Viggo Bjorck, and he met with the media after to discuss what the moment was like, and more.
With the third overall pick in the draft, the Vancouver Canucks selected Caleb Malhotra, who's father Manny was recently named head coach of the club. He spoke about joining the team, what his dad as meant to his journey and more.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 draft, and he met with the media afterwards to talk about what it felt like in the moment, what it will be like to play for the Maple Leafs, and much more.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on San Jose's selection of Keaton Verhoeff with the ninth overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Winnipeg’s selection of Viggo Bjorck with the eighth overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Calgary’s selection of Carson Carels with the six overall pick.
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