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Gavin McKenna will meet with at least eight NHL teams at the Scouting Combine in Buffalo, aiming to bolster his draft stock.
The Combine runs in Buffalo with new tests like the isokinetic squat test and a 10-meter sprint to enhance evaluation.
McKenna is the No. 1 on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters for the 2026 draft.
Jaxon Cover, a London (OHL) forward, also attends the Combine with 28 interviews scheduled and strong testing expectations.
NTDP players Wyatt Cullen and Casey Mutryn are among those in attendance, ranking among the top skaters.
Goaltender Brady Knowling from the NTDP will attend the Combine and is ranked No. 1 among North American goaltenders.
The Combine process includes interviews, fitness testing, and medical assessments for top draft prospects.
Gavin McKenna trains seriously in Kelowna ahead of the combine, emphasizing a balanced routine of workouts and skating.
McKenna aims to 'sell yourself in a humble way' and make the most of the Combine opportunity.

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sports22h ago

Gavin McKenna heads into the 2026 NHL Draft Combine with eight interviews lined up in the coming days.
McKenna is the presumptive first overall pick who scored 15 goals with 36 assists in 35 games this season.
The 2026 NHL Draft will begin on June 26, with McKenna eyeing a strong showcase at the combine.
McKenna has trained five days a week and skates two to three times weekly to prepare.
McKenna highlighted the value of meeting and lifting himself up in a humble way during interviews.
McKenna expressed confidence from his Penn State experience as preparation for pro hockey.
The NHL Draft will take place after a season where Toronto Maple Leafs won the draft lottery.
McKenna believes Penn State will help him moving forward as he trains for the draft.
The combine runs from Monday to June 6, ahead of the late June draft.

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sports10h ago

The Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and are weighing Gavin McKenna as the top choice.
McKenna is praised for elite vision, puck skills and playmaking that could drive Toronto’s offense.
Experts project McKenna to become a top-line winger who could run the Maple Leafs’ power play.
Defensive gaps and physicality are cited as concerns that could limit McKenna’s early impact.
Toronto would consider the fit with Matthews and Nylander when deciding on McKenna.
McKenna’s 2024-25 season featured 129 WHL points in 56 games before a transfer to Penn State.
McKenna was briefly charged with a felony, then a misdemeanor, affecting scrutiny around his draft stock.
Leafs’ decision will be influenced by how McKenna handles the spotlight in Toronto.
Draft expert Pronman views McKenna as a potential top-line winger who can run the first power play.
The Leafs aim to balance upside with real-world development needs before finalizing the pick.
Gavin McKenna is described as one of very few prospects in the draft with high ceiling potential.

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