Gavin McKenna

Maple Leafs GM Makes Surprising Admission About Gavin McKenna Benching

John Chayka addressed Jim Hiller’s handling of Gavin McKenna after controversially benching the No. 1 pick.

'If I Had The Option, I Wouldn't': Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna Shares Opinion On Wearing Mandated Neck Guard

'I Don't Think Anyone's Untradeable': Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller’s Handling Of Gavin McKenna, Praises Easton Cowan’s Impact

With Cowan's name in trade rumors, Chayka stopped short of saying if the player is untradeable.

Gavin McKenna Watch: No. 1 pick, Maple Leafs continue western trip

Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Reveals True Thoughts On Connor McDavid

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are facing one another in a Saturday evening showdown at Edmonton’s Rogers Place, marking the first time in the career of rookie forward Gavin McKenna that he’s facing…

Gavin McKenna’s ice time and the age-old question: How much should a No. 1 pick play?

The Leafs' opponent Thursday, the Rangers, offered a comparable prospect in fellow No. 1 pick Alexis Lafrenière.

Maple Leafs Handed ‘Impressive’ Gavin McKenna Assessment

As expected, one of the players generating the most early-season discussion for the Toronto Maple Leafs is Gavin McKenna.

Inside Easton Cowan's breakout Maple Leafs campaign

The 21-year-old forward has 10 points in 11 games and looks stronger, faster and drastically improved from last season.

How Gavin McKenna’s first 10 games compare to other first-overall picks

Through his first 10 games, Gavin McKenna has flashed the electrifying skill set that made him a consensus first overall selection while navigating the structural and defensive growing pains typical of an 18-year-old…

Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg are living up to early career expectations

The top two picks of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft have come as advertised for their respective clubs so far.

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna wants to deliver in ‘big moments’ alongside Toronto stars

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. Gavin McKenna and Macklin Celebrini trained together during the offseason.

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna gets candid about scoring game winning goal amid media pressure

Gavin McKenna embraces Toronto's spotlight after delivering a crucial third-period goal.

NHL roundup: Gavin McKenna leads Leafs past Sharks, Ivar Stenberg

Gavin McKenna scores and the Maple Leafs end a 3-game slide with 3-1 win over the Sharks

Gavin McKenna scored the go-ahead goal on a third-period power play and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game slide Monday night with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks.Auston Matthews added a goal and two…

Gavin McKenna Favored to Win Calder Trophy as Top NHL Rookie

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie forward Gavin McKenna is the betting favorite to win the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie.McKenna, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in June, was always expected…

‘That Was A Mistake’: Media & Leafs Nation Up In Arms Over Inexplicable Gavin McKenna Benching

It started with fans watching Thursday night’s Toronto Maple Leafs game. Some began wondering in the third period, ‘Where’s Gavin

The Maple Leafs have to learn to trust Gavin McKenna. They can't win without him

Benching Gavin McKenna on Thursday night was a mistake. The Leafs will only find success if the star rookie learns on the job.

Why did Gavin McKenna get benched?

McKenna didn’t play at all in the third period, or overtime, in a loss to the Sabres on Thursday night.

A detailed look at Gavin McKenna’s game before he was benched

So Gavin McKenna was benched on Thursday and played less than seven minutes against the Sabres. Justin Bourne takes a detailed look at what the 18-year-old did with his ice time to try and make sense of the benching.

Gavin McKenna nets winning goal as Maple Leafs top Sharks

John Tavares left Toronto’s overtime loss to Buffalo after an awkward collision with Josh Norris.