Leafs’ McKenna hits the ice for 1st camp practice

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Jim Hiller, head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, kept secret where rookie Gavin McKenna would play during his first training camp practice until about thirty minutes into it on Thursday. McKenna, the team’s first overall pick from last June after winning the NHL draft lottery, eventually skated with star forwards John Tavares and William Nylander. The 18-year-old from Whitehorse showed promise with some impressive plays, including assisting in a goal for Tavares and holding his own against tough competition.
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In TORONTO, Jim Hiller, head coach of the Maple Leafs, kept secret where he would position Gavin McKenna during his first training camp practice until about thirty minutes into the session when it was revealed that McKenna skated alongside John Tavares and William Nylander. The 18-year-old player from Whitehorse made an impression with a setup play for Tavares' goal and showcased agility by outmaneuvering forward Matthew Knies in a battle drill, leaving the latter with only one glove as McKenna slipped the puck past goaltender Anthony Stolarz. Toronto had finished last in the Atlantic Division during the 2025-26 season but secured the first pick in June’s draft through favorable lottery odds, choosing McKenna who is currently staying with Tavares and his family for the season.

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Maple Leafs NHL TORONTO Whitehorse the Atlantic Division

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McKenna PERSON · 2× TORONTO GPE · 2× Tavares PERSON · 2× Gavin McKenna PERSON · 1× Jim Hiller PERSON · 1× John Tavares PERSON · 1× Maple Leafs ORG · 1× NHL ORG · 1× Whitehorse GPE · 1× William Nylander PERSON · 1×

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Get breaking National news The 18-year-old from Whitehorse had a few flashy moments, including the setup of a Tavares goal in the slot and a battle drill against big-bodied forward Matthew Knies where the youngster ended up with just one glove — and the puck behind goaltender Anthony Stolarz.
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🔮 The Maple Leafs head coach declined to publicly divulge where No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna would slot in at his first training camp practice.
2026-09-17 · Global News
Leafs’ McKenna hits the ice for 1st camp practice · assertive framing

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TORONTO – Jim Hiller elected to keep fans and media guessing. asserted
Hiller → elect → fans
The Maple Leafs head coach declined to publicly divulge where No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna would slot in at his first training camp practice. asserted
pick → decline → practice
The curtain was lifted about thirty minutes into Thursday’s session. asserted
curtain → lift → session
McKenna skated on a line with John Tavares and William Nylander with the team’s NHL group. asserted
McKenna → skate → group
Get breaking National news The 18-year-old from Whitehorse had a few flashy moments, including the setup of a Tavares goal in the slot and a battle drill against big-bodied forward Matthew Knies where the youngster ended up with just one glove — and the puck behind goaltender Anthony Stolarz. asserted
youngster → get → Stolarz
Toronto finished last in the Atlantic Division in 2025-26 before beating May’s lottery odds for the right to pick McKenna, who’s living with Tavares and his family this season, with the top selection in June. uncertain
who → finish → June
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 17, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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