I don’t think it will change by the 2026 draft, but Gavin McKenna will be the first prospect chosen from this crop, without a doubt.
The cousin by marriage of Connor Bedard is simply amazing.
In 54 games this season, the brilliant prospect has collected no less than 121 points.
Yesterday, he continued his streak of consecutive games with at least one point with a 38th game where he was credited with a point.
What’s even more impressive is that he collected no less than 92 points in the process.
Yes, yes, you read that right. 92 points in his last 38 games.
Gavin McKenna has increased his streak of games with at least one point to 38https://t.co/SCwEVYDUEa
— RDS (@RDSca) March 16, 2025
His 38 consecutive games with at least one point equal the mark from 2000 of Sidney Crosby, who ranks second at this level.
Alexander Radulov holds the record of 50 games with at least one point in the LCH, a record that McKenna will not be able to break this season, with only two games left to play.
Not only did McKenna continue his streak, but he did it with a small haul of seven points in a 7-3 win for the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Again, you read that right.
McKenna is really in a class of his own.
Across the entire CHL (the three Canadian junior leagues), he ranks third among the top scorers.
Only Michael Misa (126 points), who should be drafted in the top three this summer, and Andrew Cristall (125 points), who is 19 years old, are ahead of him.
Let’s remember that McKenna is only 17 years old and will be eligible for the draft in 2026.
He will therefore have the right to another season in the WHL next year, and at the pace he’s currently at, he has a good chance of surpassing Connor Bedard’s mark during his draft year.
Bedard had accumulated 143 points in 57 games during the 2022-23 season.
The fact that Bedsy did it in 57 games adds to the magnitude of his talent and dominance at the junior level, but McKenna seems just as dominant.
I’m really looking forward to seeing what he’ll be able to do in 2025-26.
– Well…
RDS’ Luc Gelinas revealed that after Habs reporters complained to Chantal Machabée about non-mainstream media posting quotes, the MTL Canadiens now upload their morning press conferences after a one hour delay.
We’ll keep doing our best to bring you interesting Habs quotes
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— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 16, 2025
– In my opinion, it’s Nick Suzuki, because he’s been more than consistent throughout the season and drives his teammates. Montembeault is also a very good choice.
According to you, who is the MVP of the Canadiens this season?@Richardlabbe makes the case for Samuel Montembeault, while @datgregtho proposes Nick Suzuki!!! pic.twitter.com/5ZMxLcUMKm
— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) March 16, 2025
– Interesting.
It’s official and decided: the #CFMTL will train outdoors this week (at the Centre Nutrilait).
— Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) March 16, 2025
– It’s Rantanen’s return to Colorado.
Rantanen returns to Colorado for the first time since being dealt by the Avalanche!
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 16, 2025
– Ilya Samsonov was not laughing.
Samsonov got run over so he hit Rasmussen with a blocker chop
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— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 16, 2025
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