Gavin McKenna, a highly touted 17-year-old forward, is set to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. After an impressive season with the Medicine Hat Tigers, where he scored 129 points in just 56 games, McKenna’s future playing location is uncertain. While there is strong speculation he may join the NCAA with Penn State as the frontrunner, a return to the WHL is also a possibility. The NCAA's new ruling allows Canadian junior players eligibility for Division I play, adding to the intrigue surrounding his decision.
I was asking a few people around hockey what they thought, and informal straw poll, I would say Penn State. That's who the favorite is.
McKenna recorded 129 points (41g, 88a) in 56 games last season and is a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft.
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