Bieber Announces Leafs Draft Pick

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Justin Bieber stunned the NHL Draft by announcing the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-round pick—18-year-old Gavin McKenna from Whitehorse, Yukon. McKenna, who walked out to Bieber’s song “Yukon,” celebrated with a hometown watch party, while Leafs captain Auston Matthews sent a congratulatory video. Bieber, a longtime Leafs fan and celebrity captain at last year’s All-Star Game, even skipped the Met Gala to watch them play. This rare crossover moment highlights how music and sports can collide in unforgettable ways, making McKenna’s draft a story for the ages. Support the show:Get a discount at…