Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna trains with Sharks star Macklin Celebrini
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Gavin McKenna participated in an informal offseason scrimmage in Vancouver alongside other top NHL prospects like Macklin Celebrini. The session, which went viral on social media, allowed young players to train against elite competition before the start of training camps.
Why it matters
Offseason training sessions involving top prospects provide fans and analysts with early insights into the development of future NHL stars.
The NHL offseason is a time when top prospects get the chance to polish their skills away from the glare of the spotlight, and Gavin McKenna seems to be making the most of it. New footage of the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect skating with some of the league’s most talked-about young players has been shared by Vancouver, and it’s getting attention.The session was informal, but the quality of the talent on the ice was immediately apparent.
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