Wayne Gretzky has watched plenty of young players arrive with the weight of a country on them. He thinks Gavin McKenna is carrying his better than most. The NHL’s all-time leading scorer offered a detailed take on the Toronto Maple…
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky praised Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna, commending his maturity and composure under the pressure of being a Canadian No. 1 overall pick. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, Gretzky noted that the 18-year-old handles the media and the game well and expressed confidence that he will continue to grow and succeed.
McKenna made his NHL debut during Toronto's 3-2 defeat against Montreal, recording 15:19 of ice time alongside John Tavares and William Nylander. Head coach Jim Hiller and veteran defenseman Chris Tanev also highlighted McKenna's self-assured attitude, which followed standout seasons at Penn State and in the WHL.
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