Central Scouting on Monday released its midterm rankings of the top North American skates and goalies, as well as the top International skaters and goalies, and Marr joined co-hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss the lists.

Gavin McKenna's insane pass proves why he'll be NHL Draft No. 1 pick in 2026 out of Penn State originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Gavin McKenna has been viewed as the likely No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft for a while.

TSN's director of scouting said it was a "mixed" tournament for the top draft prospect, who tied for second among Canadians.

Gavin McKenna will learn his NHL destination when the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft is held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on June 26-27. The selection process will return to Buffalo for the first time since the 2016 NHL Draft, when the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews with the No. 1 pick.

Gavin McKenna, once a slam-dunk No. 1 overall pick at the 2026 NHL draft, finished second in scoring at this year's tournament as part of Canada's bronze-medal performance. He also wasn't the dominant force some might have expected in key moments.

Gavin McKenna is feeling the weight of Canada's heartbreaking semifinal defeat to Czechia on Sunday at the world juniors. "It's the same feeling," McKenna said after the loss, per The Canadian Press.

Identifying the surprises, risers and fallers from NHL Central Scouting's midseason ranking of 2026 NHL Draft prospects.

Gavin McKenna entered the World Juniors viewed as the clear favorite to be the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. That certainty shifted after the tournament. Speaking on Frankly Hockey, analyst Craig Button said McKenna’s grip on No. 1 is no longer firm. He compared the moment to past drafts.