Justin Bieber's appearance at the 2026 NHL Draft to announce the Toronto Maple Leafs' top pick was met with boos from some fans. Despite the mixed reaction, the Maple Leafs selected highly touted forward Gavin McKenna first overall. McKenna, a standout freshman at Penn State, becomes the fifth NCAA player drafted first and the second from the Yukon Territory. This marks a significant moment for the franchise's future.

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is being held in Buffalo, New York. Follow along live for picks, scouting reports and other news.

The freshman forward is the first Nittany Lions hockey player to go No. 1 overall in the NHL Draft.

McKenna is the first No. 1 pick by Toronto since Auston Matthews in 2016 and only the third in franchise history.

The Canadian singer announced the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first pick at Friday’s draft.

The Maple Leafs' most famous superfan and Auston Matthews’ close friend helped usher in the franchise's next era Friday night in Buffalo.

Penn State University left wing Gavin McKenna was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the first pick in the NHL Draft on Friday at Buffalo, New York.

Justin Bieber's appearance at the 2026 NHL Draft to announce the Toronto Maple Leafs' top pick was met with boos from some fans. Despite the mixed reaction, the Maple Leafs…

Justin Bieber announced Gavin McKenna as the Toronto Maple Leafs' first overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday.

The Nittany Lions' first No. 1 overall pick shares the NHL Draft stage with a pop star.

Like Auston Matthews a decade ago, Gavin McKenna's arrival in Toronto will be met with hope and huge expectations.

Justin Bieber smiled like a child Friday (June 26) t the 2026 NHL Draft, making a surprise appearance at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.