NHL Mock Draft 2026: Starting with Gavin McKenna to Maple Leafs, Pronman makes all 223 picks

The Athletic's Corey Pronman has released his annual seven-round 2026 NHL Mock Draft, making all 223 picks ahead of next week's draft. The mock begins with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting winger Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick. Pronman notes that the specificity of his predictions decreases in later rounds, where he focuses more on the range in which prospects are likely to be selected.