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The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and all eyes are on Canadian winger Gavin McKenna—scouts debate whether he’ll become a generational star or a high-scoring, award-winning player like Artemi Panarin, who’s never been considered elite. McKenna’s elite scoring ability and dominance in the WHL and at Penn State make him a surefire contributor, but the Leafs hope he reaches a higher ceiling to elevate their championship chances. Meanwhile, other hockey headlines include a last-minute Canadiens trade collapse, Henrik Sedin’s son’s rise in another sport, potential trade rumors swirling around Easton Cowan, and Alex Ovechkin’s mom reportedly steering his retirement decision.

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