The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday, securing the first overall pick ahead of the 2026 entry draft on June 26 in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Yukon-born winger Gavin McKenna (9) is widely regarded as the top-ranked prospect for the 2026 NHL draft. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday, securing the first overall pick ahead of the 2026 entry draft on June 26 in Buffalo, N.Y.
