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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Michael Coyle

    John Tavares says Gavin McKenna’s puck skills are ‘off the charts’ (opens the original)

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    Toronto’s newest star has officially arrived. On Thursday, Gavin McKenna took part in his first official practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs as he prepares to embark on his rookie season at the National Hockey League level. During the first skate of training camp, McKenna was slotted at left wing on the Maple Leafs’ projected second line alongside John Tavares and William Nylander. Following their first practice together, Tavares spoke about what he has seen from McKenna’s game to this

  2. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Michael Coyle

    Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews outlines advice for Gavin McKenna during rookie year (opens the original)

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    Gavin McKenna is about to enter a spotlight that is brighter than what most rookies experience during their first campaign in the NHL. McKenna is entering he biggest, hockey markets in the world as he prepares to embark on what is hopefully a long and successful career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 18-year-old has long been touted as a generational talent due to his success with Medicine Hat in the Western Hockey League and his strong showing during his lone season in the NCAA with Penn S

  3. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Michael Coyle

    Willie Desjardins believes Gavin McKenna ‘won’t accept being average’ in Toronto (opens the original)

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    Following a difficult 2025-26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were given a gift in May when they won the draft lottery and earned the right to the first overall selection. Over a month later, the Maple Leafs used that pick on forward Gavin McKenna, who is getting ready to embark on his first training camp as a professional hockey player. McKenna is coming off his lone season at Penn State in which he skated in 35 games and recorded 15 goals and 36 assists. McKenna’s 51 points led all Nittany

  4. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Michael Coyle

    Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev touts Auston Matthews’ offseason work: ‘I think he’s going to be amazing’ (opens the original)

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    The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2026-27 season looking to return to Stanley Cup contention. While much went wrong last year, highlighted by finishing last in the Atlantic Division, the Maple Leafs feel like a team that has a better year coming due to a multitude of factors that include healthier campaigns, bounce-back seasons from their stars, and a roster that is constructed for more success. One player who is looking to spend more time on the ice this season is defenceman Chris Tanev. Last

  5. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Michael Coyle

    What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Jake McCabe? (opens the original)

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    The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive group experienced its fair share of struggles during the 2025-26 season, leading to much scrutiny and frustration that this group doesn’t have what it takes to be a winning team. After finishing the season by allowing 295 goals against, the second-most in the National Hockey League trailing only the Vancouver Canucks, the defensive core needs to be better in 2026-27 if they have any aspirations of returning to the playoffs. One of the incumbents from last

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