The Athletic Hockey Show NHL Mock Draft: Gavin McKenna to Maple Leafs, what will Sharks do?

The Athletic Hockey Show released its 2026 NHL Mock Draft episode on Wednesday, featuring picks from analysts Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, Max Bultman, and Chris Peters. The mock draft projects the Toronto Maple Leafs to select highly skilled winger Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick, with Peters noting no surprise at the top selection. Questions remain about how quickly McKenna will translate his talent to the NHL level, with comparisons drawn to Jack Hughes' early career trajectory.