The moment was made even more fitting when the walk-up music for McKenna, a Whitehorse, Yukon native, wound up being the Canadian pop star's hit single, "Yukon."

Gavin McKenna, who arrived in Toronto as the No. 1 overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft, expects his jersey number to change before opening night. Speaking to reporters Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs rookie suggested No.

On Wednesday, the Maple Leafs signed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract and forwards Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Jack Roslovic and Zack MacEwen to two-year contracts.

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka said he is not done making moves to improve his hockey club for next season and beyond.

As free agency opened, Toronto's GM added five forwards and Sergei Bobrovsky to the mix. How does it change the Leafs' outlook?

The Maple Leafs signed Bobrovsky, a two-time Vezina Trophy winner (2013, 2017) and back-to-back Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers (2024, 2025), to a three-year contract July 1. Bobrovsky,

Colton Sissons signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year deal worth $4.25 million annually. Sissons will likely slot in as Toronto’s fourth-line centre, where he’s expected to provide speed, toughness and defensive responsibility to the bottom-six.

The combination of news on Wednesday night was fascinating for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Zach Werenski appears to be staying with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the Leafs still want to trade Morgan Rielly.