McKenna's road to the draft is expected to end in its predicted spot: on stage at Buffalo's KeyBank Center as the first pick.

The 2026 NHL draft is slated for Friday, June 26, in Buffalo, with the Maple Leafs set to pick at No. 1.

McKenna could become the first Penn State hockey player to go No. 1 overall.

McKenna's road to the draft is expected to end in its predicted spot: on stage at Buffalo's KeyBank Center as the first pick.

Corey Pronman makes his final projection for the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Follow along as the Toronto Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft.

General manager John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs are on the clock in having the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday night, and with Penn State forward Gavin McKenna…

The NHL may have to foot a bigger bill because its teams now operate remotely on draft night. But the league is still working to build up the event.