Move over Bedard, hockey fans have found their new shiny toy.
This new toy comes via WHL rookie sensation Gavin McKenna, who has scouts already penciling him in as the 1st overall pick in 2026. That's right, McKenna isn't eligible to be drafted until 2026.
At just over 15 years of age, McKenna has already completed his first stint in the WHL, finishing at over a point per game average. That's no small feat for many prospects, but a 15 year old? Now that's impressive!
But hold on, it gets better. It turns out, Gavin McKenna is in fact, the cousin of Connor Bedard! Clearly, the hockey genes in this family are strong, as that makes two top-level prospects in a 4 year span for this Bedard/McKenna family.
What do you think, is it too early to label McKenna as the next generational prospect, or is the hype justified?
As Seen on Habs Fanatics - An expert has already identified the next Bedard: fans can dream for a very specific reason
POLL | ||
MAI 13 | 298 ANSWERS The Next Generational Star Has Already Been Found and Fans are Excited Is McKenna worth the hype? | ||
Yes | 136 | 45.6 % |
No | 162 | 54.4 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Zachary Werenski | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
Sean Monahan | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
Jesper Bratt | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Frederick Gaudreau | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Jack Hughes | - | 3 | 3 | |
Nikita Kucherov | - | 3 | 3 | |
Mackenzie Weegar | - | 3 | 3 | |
Kent Johnson | 2 | - | 2 | |
Alexander Wennberg | 2 | - | 2 | |
Mitchell Chaffee | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Anthony Cirelli | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Matthew Coronato | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Marcus Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Nick Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Conor Geekie | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Brandon Hagel | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Stefan Noesen | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Corey Perry | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Igor Sharangovich | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Dmitry Voronkov | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Hurricanes | 18 | 14 | 4 | - | 28 | |
Capitals | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 27 | |
Wild | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 27 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Devils | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 25 | |
Stars | 18 | 12 | 6 | - | 24 | |
Golden Knights | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | |
Conference | Cumulative |