Yahoo Sports reports: The first domino of the 2026 NHL Draft has fallen. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick Friday night in Buffalo, ushering in a new era for one of hockey’s most storied franchises. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman welcomed McKenna to the stage alongside pop superstar Justin Bieber, a lifelong…
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 26, 2026 11:18 PM
Toronto Just Went Chalk in the NHL Draft
The first domino of the 2026 NHL Draft has fallen. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick Friday night in Buffalo, ushering in a new era for one of hockey’s most storied franchises. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman welcomed McKenna to the stage alongside pop superstar Justin Bieber, a lifelong…
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