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Leafs Land McKenna at #1
Toronto’s Maple Leafs stunned everyone by taking top pick Gavin McKenna, the 18-year-old phenom from Penn State and Whitehorse, Yukon, despite a bizarre Justin Bieber announcement. McKenna’s 51-point freshman season proves he’s ready to dominate — even if he lands on the second or third line. With defensive holes to fill, the Leafs gambled on his talent and poise under new coach Jim Hiller. San Jose followed with Swedish defenseman Ivar Stenberg, while Vancouver selected Caleb Malhotra — son of coach Manny Malhotra — at third. The Leafs’ hopes ride on McKenna’s ability to thrive under the…
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