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The Toronto Maple Leafs just pulled off a wild twist—winning the top pick in the NHL Draft Lottery to select forward Gavin McKenna first overall. After missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, they’ve somehow landed the golden ticket, echoing their 2016 lottery win that brought them Auston Matthews. McKenna’s thrilled—not just to be drafted, but to join a hungry, playoff-bound team instead of rebuilding from scratch. He’s already eyeing an immediate impact, aiming for the Calder Trophy in 2026-27. Behind the scenes, the Leafs are also undergoing a seismic shift: GM Brad Treliving is out, replaced by John Chayka, who’s already reshaping the roster and coaching staff—with Sergei Bobrovsky and Nick Paul joining, and Jim Hiller taking over as head coach.

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