The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed their top pick, Gavin McKenna, to a three-year entry-level contract. McKenna, 18, was selected first overall in the NHL draft and will earn the maximum allowed salary under the collective bargaining agreement.
Contract Details
McKenna’s contract is worth $1.025 million in Year 1, $1.075 million in Year 2, and $1.125 million in Year 3. He is also eligible to receive up to $1 million in Schedule A bonuses and $2.5 million in Schedule B bonuses each season, tied to performance targets or recognition like All-Star selections and postseason awards.
McKenna had a standout freshman season at Penn State, tallying 51 points in 35 games. He also played for Team Canada in the World Junior Championships, notching 14 points in seven games.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
