Gavin McKenna, the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, recently threw the first pitch at a Blue Jays game in Toronto. McKenna, who was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, took to the mound at Rogers Centre to a huge ovation from the crowd.

Unfortunately, his pitch did not quite go as planned, with the ball sailing high and outside. McKenna acknowledged the tough throw, saying ‘It was a tough throw. Wasn’t proud of that.’ Despite the less-than-stellar pitching performance, McKenna is expected to be a key player for the Maple Leafs in the upcoming season.

McKenna’s one solid season at Penn State solidified his position as the top dog in the 2026 draft class. He will be expected to help turn around a Maple Leafs team that struggled last season.

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