Leafs legend Wendel Clark expands on pain management, Gavin McKenna’s rate of improvement

Toronto Maple Leafs icon Wendel Clark discussed his role as an ambassador for National Pain Awareness Week, highlighting his own extensive history with injuries throughout his career. Clark spoke about unveiling a custom helmet representing his physical battles while addressing how the 2026-27 Maple Leafs are managing current injuries to forwards Kirill Marchenko and John Tavares.

Clark also evaluated rookie forward Gavin McKenna through his first 16 games, praising his hockey vision and predicting substantial development after Christmas. Reflecting on his own background as a former first overall pick, Clark noted that McKenna is receiving guidance from experienced teammates to ease pressure during his debut season.