Yukon's Gavin McKenna selected 1st overall by Toronto Maple Leafs
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18-year-old Gavin McKenna makes hockey history as the first Yukon-born player selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Draft. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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