Episode
Leafs Target Top Defensemen
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
Toronto’s top pick is locked in: Gavin McKenna, who wowed at the NHL Draft Combine and even had GM Brad Treliving fly to Whitehorse to meet him. Now the Leafs turn their focus to defense in rounds two and three, eyeing names like Axel Elofsson and Jakub Vanecek, plus standout performers from the CHL Playoffs. Six key defensemen—William Hakansson, Vanecek, Timofei Runtso, Luke Schairer, Vladimir Dravecky, and Xavier Villeneuve—could be targets around picks 60 and 69, offering everything from elite two-way play to dynamic offense. The Leafs have a golden opportunity to reshape their blue line with smart, strategic selections. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a914e83afd2fd3c