Is Gavin McKenna’s Crown as 2026 NHL Draft No. 1 Pick Under Threat?
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McKenna has never been a perfect player. He has often frustrated scouts over the years with his effort level and perimeter play, but he softened those concerns with dazzling displays of skill and incredible offensive production at the junior level. The scouts who love McKenna compare him to Patrick Kane; the ones who are not quite as high on him reference Mitch Marner or Artemi Panarin.
He has struggled to translate his game to the college level. He looks electric with the puck on his stick and on the power play, but the physicality of the level has pushed him, and he’s struggled more than expected at even strength.
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