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 regarded as the top prospect.

Every NHL team has needs to try to address at the draft. Whether they can fill those needs is another matter.

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 evaluates the Maple Leafs at the 2026 NHL Draft.

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.