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Connor McDavid is expected to be the highest-paid NHL player in 2028. Getty Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are well aware of the arrival of the NHL’s newest top prospect, Gavin McKenna, especially after the Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and earned the opportunity to select the Penn State forward first overall.
The Oilers captain, who was himself chosen with the No. 1 pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, recently expressed confidence that McKenna has the mental toughness required to thrive under the intense spotlight that comes with playing in Toronto.
However, not everyone in the hockey world agreed with McDavid’s assessment, including a prominent member of the Toronto media.
Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid Blasted By Prominent Toronto Media Personality Recently, McDavid was asked his thoughts on Gavin McKenna entering the NHL as the first overall pick with…
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