Gavin McKenna’s Draft Path Takes A Brutal Turn

Gavin McKenna’s road to the 2026 NHL Draft just hit a snag, and the timing makes it sting even more. Toronto Hockey Daily frames it as a terrible twist, which is the kind of phrase that usually means the hockey gods are feeling petty and the details are not going to be fun. When a top prospect’s path changes this late, every scout and front office in the league pays attention, because one ripple can turn into a draft-room headache fast.