Toronto Maple Leafs sign rookie forward Gavin McKenna to three-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of 18‑year‑old forward Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick in the recent NHL draft, to a three‑year entry‑level contract. The deal carries a per‑season cap hit of $1.075 million (U.S.) with performance bonuses that can increase earnings to as much as $3.5 million per season.

McKenna impressed at the Leafs’ development camp at the Ford Performance Centre in Etobicoke, leading to the swift completion of the contract less than a week after his draft selection.