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Gavin McKenna

2026 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 64 January Rankings

Peter Baracchini | January 13, 2026

We’re four months into the draft and scouting season and with the World Junior Championship in the books, prospects are continuing to improve their value in the NHL Draft and…

Categories Key Post, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Flames Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Push or Pivot, McKenna, Goaltending and More

THW Staff | January 11, 2026

The Calgary Flames are entering a pivotal week that could define the direction of their franchise for years to come. Fresh off snapping a four-game losing streak with a 2-1…

Categories Calgary Flames

Who Has the Edge to Go First Overall in the 2026 NHL Draft After the World Junior Championship?

Peter Baracchini | January 7, 2026

Coming into the 2026 NHL Draft season, everyone had Penn State winger Gavin McKenna as the consensus first overall pick. Last season, he showcased why as he had 129 points…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Gavin McKenna Put Doubts to Rest at the World Junior Championship

Jim Precourt | January 7, 2026

Coming into the World Junior Championship (WJC), Canada’s Gavin McKenna was the main discussion, but not for praising his game. McKenna, 18 years old, is one of the favorites to…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, World Junior Hockey Championship

Canada Pulls Away in Third to Take Bronze Medal Over Finland in 2026 World Juniors

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | January 5, 2026

The 2026 World Junior Championship bronze medal game took place on Monday afternoon, Jan. 5, between Canada and Finland. Canada was coming off a rough loss to Czechia, while Finland…

Categories Editor's Choice, News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

2026 World Junior Championship Team Canada Final Roster

Zander Manning | January 5, 2026

On Monday, Team Canada announced their roster for the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship. Hockey Canada announces roster for Team Canada’s 2026 #WorldJuniors training camp.🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/rZdlHxtqAx…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

10 Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors

Christopher Babos | December 26, 2025

The 2026 World Junior Championship tournament has returned to the United States for the 50th edition of one of hockey’s most prestigious tournaments. The USA is looking to capture a…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Fan Guide to the 2026 World Juniors 

Corey Abbott | December 24, 2025

Entering the holiday break, the Toronto Maple Leafs own a 16-15-5 record and sit 15th of 16 teams in the Eastern Conference. The club has gone 5-10-0 on the road…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, World Junior Hockey Championship

5 Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Junior Championship

Dayton Reimer | December 24, 2025

The World Junior Championship is my favourite part of the hockey season. In just a short two and a half weeks, some of the best prospects in the world fight…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at the WJC

Peter Baracchini | December 21, 2025

With the 2026 NHL Draft scouting season well-under way and scouts tuning into every league and major showcases, none are bigger than the World Junior Championship. Every year, there are…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Canada Players to Watch at 2026 World Juniors

Jim Precourt | December 18, 2025

Team Canada has officially released their 2026 World Junior Championship roster, and it’s the best it has looked since the United States started ruling the tournament a couple of years…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship

Ivar Stenberg Has Surpassed Gavin McKenna in the 2026 NHL Draft

Justin Giampietro | December 7, 2025

Entering the 2025–26 season, winger Gavin McKenna was the consensus favorite to go No. 1 in the 2026 NHL Draft. Considering his jaw-dropping numbers last season in the Western Hockey…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects
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