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“So Game 1 of 84 was a complete reveal: Marchenko’s first game as a Leaf, Sergei Bobrovsky’s first game as a Leaf, Gavin McKenna’s first game as a Leaf and NHL debut.”

“TORONTO - Gavin McKenna has known for quite some time his NHL debut would come Tuesday night.”

“No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna and Russian winger Kirill Marchenko also made their Toronto debuts – along with seven other teammates – following an off-season of change after the Original Six franchise missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade last…”

“William Nylander, No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna — with his first as a professional — John Tavares and Jack Roslovic had the other goals for Toronto, which got 21 saves from Anthony Stolarz.”

“The second line with John Tavares, William Nylander and rookie Gavin McKenna has struggled mightily.”

“Cowan, who excited Maple Leafs fans as the team’s top prospect, has been overshadowed by No. 1 overall draft pick Gavin McKenna.”

“Marchenko, who made his NHL debut in 2022 after beginning his professional career in the Russian-based KHL, joins Toronto after the club missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade despite a lineup featuring offensive stars Auston Matthews, William…”

“At training camp, he’s been playing on a second line with John Tavares and to-drool-for gifted rookie Gavin McKenna, just 18 as the curtain rises Tuesday on his NHL career.”

“No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna made his professional debut for Toronto, which got its goal from Darren Raddysh.”

“…ay, a contractual gamble), defenceman Darren Raddysh (poised puck movement, heavy right-handed point shot to quarterback the power play), overhauling the bottom-six bracket, and No. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna, who fell into Toronto’s lap via the draft…”