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Gavin McKenna: 57 NHL scouts (!) were on hand for his first NCAA game
Marc-Olivier Cook
Gavin McKenna: 57 NHL scouts (!) were on hand for his first NCAA game
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Gavin McKenna is a popular name in the hockey world, and I'll explain why in one simple sentence: we're talking about the NHL's top prospect for the 2026 draft… but we're also talking about the best NHL prospect we've seen in a long time. 17-year-old McKenna scored 129 points (41 goals) in just 56 games last season in the WHL, and that's… something. Connor Bedard's cousin made the jump to the NCAA for the 25-26 season, and let's just say his first game didn't go unnoticed. In fact, 57 NHL scouts (!) were on hand for his first collegiate game this past weekend… and McKenna picked up two assists in the process. 57 scouts coming to see a player is special.

The lottery prize is simply too appetizing because McKenna is being talked about as a generational player. A bit like we saw with Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby in the last 20 years… Note that McKenna also had a strong second game with Penn State as he gave his club the win in the final minutes of the game. He now has three points (one goal) in three games… and he didn't wait to show off his talent.

We're going to keep hearing about Gavin McKenna in the coming months – especially if he's able to enjoy a lot of success and if he's able to keep the momentum going. In any case, right now, the hype is real for him. And it's likely to stay that way until next June… #Draft2026

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