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The Blues (6-8-3) are sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, and even though it’s still early in the season, it makes you wonder about the possibility of a high draft pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

The NHL’s draft lottery race is changing. Bedard and Celebrini are a big reason why

We’re more than a month into the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and for the first time in many years, neither the Chicago Blackhawks nor the San Jose Sharks are anywhere close to being in last place.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Maple Leafs Analyst Drops Strange Take on Tanking Season for Gavin McKenna

The vibes are about as low as they can get when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. Year one without Mitch Marner was supposed to change the culture and result in the other big boys taking control of the team for the better.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

5 CHL Players Who Are Taking Over the NCAA

When the puck dropped on the 2025-26 season, everyone was clamouring to see how Gavin McKenna would adapt to the NCAA. The 17-year-old phenom didn’t disappoint, putting up two assists in his first game and scoring his first goal for Penn State the game after.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Presumed No. 1 NHL pick seeing draft stock take a hit?

17-year-old Gavin McKenna is one of the top prospects in hockey and the presumptive No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. Currently playing NCAA hockey for the Penn State Nittany Lions, he’s gotten off to a productive start, scoring 14 points in 12 games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

5 NCAA Freshmen Who Might Want to Return to Junior

When Gavin McKenna and Keaton Verhoeff decided to leave the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and try their hand at the NCAA, fans were worried that they were going to see an exodus of talent leaving their favourite junior teams.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 6

Massive Series Ahead for MSU Hockey Against Penn State

Munn Ice Arena will host one of the most important college hockey series of the season to this point this weekend. No. 1 Michigan State (5-1-0) will take on No.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Will any team make an early season trade?

As the NHL season wades into its second month, most teams are still trying to figure out just how good they are. Sure, there are a couple teams that have made it pretty clear already.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 5

A way too early peek at the top of the 2026 NHL Draft class

Things are not going well for the Calgary Flames this year. They’ve been dwelling at the very bottom of the league for the vast majority of the young season, and it’s been difficult to conjure up much hope of them having any success in 2025-26.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 29

What’s Going On In the Pacific Division: Six teams have a realistic chance at making the playoffs

It was a busy Week 3 in the National Hockey League. As it stands, all but two teams in the Pacific Division have a realistic chance of staying in the post-season hunt, while the Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks are looking like contenders to land Gavin McKenna.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 25

Transaction market: two Canadian teams to watch

The season is still in its infancy, but we can already sketch a preliminary picture of the forces in place. Add to this the Gavin McKenna lottery for the next draft and the condensed schedule due to the Olympic Games, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see teams quickly ready to deal.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 25

An early look at the top 10 prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft

The start to the 2025–26 season for the Calgary Flames has not been pretty. In game one of the year, they drove a comeback against the Edmonton Oilers that was heavily filled with luck.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 25

Watch: Gavin McKenna scores 1st Goal in front of Home fans in comeback win over Stonehill

There is something special about scoring your first goal in front of the home fans & that is what we saw on Friday night as the Penn State Nittany Lions took on the Stonehill Skyhawks from Pegula Ice Arena in State College, PA.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 22

Flames 7 game check-in: The road to Gavin McKenna has begun

We’ll be officially starting a new series, checking in on the Calgary Flames every seven games. This will run throughout the entire 2025-26 season, as we reflect on the team’s high and low points during that time.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 21

NHL Central Scouting Sees a lot of Grade-A Talent in Colleges: Puck Drop

Penn State freshman left wing Gavin McKenna and North Dakota freshman defensemen Keaton Verhoeff highlighted the group of 27 players receiving an ‘A’ rating from NHL Central Scouting's preliminary watch list for the 2026 NHL Draft that was released on Monday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Knee-jerk reactions to first two weeks of NHL season

Let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the beginning of the season.

Golden Knights star is out week to week with an undisclosed injury

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Toronto should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Pittsburgh for Canadiens

Flyers in tough spot with ex-first-round pick Matvei Michkov

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Should NHL Teams Begin Tanking for Top Draft Prospect Gavin McKenna?

Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna is already being labeled as “The Next Big Thing” even though he’s only skated in six NCAA games and is two months away from turning 18.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Ethan Belchetz Might Be a Top-3 Prospect in Stacked 2026 NHL Draft

In the early stages of the 2025–26 hockey season, the top projected picks for the 2026 NHL Draft have underwhelmed a bit. While top prospects such as Gavin McKenna and Ryan Roobroeck are still fantastic, it could be argued that they’ve taken a step back at this point.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 18

The Flames’ offensive woes have carried over into the 2025-26 season

Is GM Craig Conroy secretly tanking for Gavin McKenna? If so, he’s doing a great job. We’re 10 days into the 2025-26 NHL season, and the Calgary Flames are in last place.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Which NHL teams deserve Gavin McKenna the most — and the least?

Gavin McKenna is a force to be reckoned with, and nobody expects him to be picked anywhere other than first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Which NHL Teams Will Be Frontrunners for Gavin McKenna in the 2026 Draft?

The 2026 NHL Draft looks like it could be a game-changer for certain franchises. Keaton Verhoeff and Ivar Stenberg are among the top prospects, but of course, there’s Gavin McKenna.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Gavin McKenna is already making an impact in the NCAA

Welcome to the Gavin McKenna Show, college hockey nation. The player who many believe will be the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft made a significant impact on the opening weekend of Penn State University’s 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 6

Five bold predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

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NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 5

Gavin McKenna's Dramatic First Goal Caps Opening Weekend: Puck Drop

They chanted "overrated" and booed every time he touched the puck, but Gavin McKenna had the last laugh on the Arizona State fans Saturday night. The freshman netted the game-winning goal on the power-play late in the third period as visiting No.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Penn State, McKenna Roll Past Arizona State, 6-3

After Penn State’s 6-3 win over Arizona State, the postgame press conference quickly turned into a showcase for one player — freshman Gavin McKenna. Before long, sophomore Charlie Cerrato chimed in, eager to put his teammate’s performance — and poise — into perspective.