# McKenna Crowned #1 NHL Prospect | Toronto Maple Leafs News

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Podcast: [Toronto Maple Leafs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-maple-leafs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536313)
Published: 2026-07-14T14:08:12+00:00
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## Resource

Gavin McKenna just shattered the NHL prospect scene, crowned 1 by Scott Wheeler of The Athletic — a rare honor for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, echoing the days of Auston Matthews. With elite puck control, vision, and playmaking flair, McKenna’s upside is sky-high, even if he’s still refining his physical game. He’s joined at the top by two other wingers — Ivar Stenberg (2nd) and Porter Martone (3rd) — a rare trio of wingers dominating the rankings. Meanwhile, Easton Cowan, ranked 70, continues to climb with a solid NHL rookie year and a promising future ahead. Leafs fans are in for a thrilling ride as both prospects prepare to shape the team’s next chapter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/451c25f7ddf49202

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