NHL Draft 2026 updates, picks, results, tracker: Maple Leafs select Penn State star Gavin McKenna at No. 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State star Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. McKenna is expected to provide an immediate offensive impact for a Maple Leafs team that already boasts a strong attack. The pick was the headline selection of the 2026 NHL Draft proceedings.