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McKenna Signs $13.7M Deal: NHL's Next Star?
21 Sep
Summary
- Gavin McKenna signed a three-year entry-level contract.
- The contract has a potential maximum value of $13.725 million.
- McKenna is expected to play a top-line role with the Maple Leafs.
Gavin McKenna, born on December 20, 2007, in Whitehorse, Yukon, has officially signed his first NHL entry-level contract (ELC) with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 3, 2026. This significant deal carries a potential maximum value of $13.725 million over three years, including salary and bonuses, positioning him near the top of modern rookie contracts. McKenna's ELC features a $1.025 million salary in the first year, $1.075 million in the second, and $1.125 million in the third, along with substantial Schedule A and B bonuses.
McKenna's journey to the NHL includes remarkable achievements, such as setting multiple CHL records during his time with the Medicine Hat Tigers and earning up to $700,000 in NIL compensation during his single season at Penn State. His selection as the third No. 1 overall pick in Maple Leafs history, joining an elite group, highlights his exceptional talent. He is anticipated to secure an immediate top-line role alongside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, transitioning directly from his collegiate success to the professional league.
