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Unpacking Gavin McKenna’s first day on the ice at Maple Leafs development camp

Toronto Sun

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July 2, 2026

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Gavin McKenna, the first pick overall in the NHL draft by the Maple Leafs, dazzled in his first day on the ice at development camp.

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BBC

· Jun 30, 2026

Contract extension marks 'fresh start' for Taylor

Midfielder Fraser Taylor is relishing a fresh start under new St Mirren boss Craig McLeish after signing a two-year contract extension. The 23-year-old academy graduate, whose deal now runs to summer 2028, made his first-team debut in 2022 and featured 13 times for the Buddies last season before joining Partick Thistle on loan in January. I'm really pleased, since the new manager has come in, he spoke to me on the off-season, and his ideas really suit the way I like to play, said Taylor.

CBC | Sports News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Maple Leafs sign No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna to 3-year, entry-level deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Gavin McKenna to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Friday.

Global News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Leafs sign No. 1 pick McKenna to entry-level deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Gavin McKenna to a three-year entry-level contract, the club announced Friday.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 29, 2026

Inside The Leafs: What are the Leafs biggest needs going into free agency

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Inside The Leafs, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Maple Leafs writers Terry Koshan and Lance Hornby about their impression of Gavin McKenna after being drafted first overall by the Maple Leafs and what GM John Chayka is hoping to accomplish when free agency begins on July []

Us Weekly

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· Jun 30, 2026

'Dutton Ranch' Officially Makes Season 2 Showrunner Change After Firing

Season 2 of Dutton Ranch will look a little different after the initial showrunner exited the Yellowstone spinoff. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on Tuesday, June 30, that Benjamin Cavell would be taking over after working on shows such as Justified, SEAL Team and The Stand. Cavell is joining the hit Paramount+ series after Chad Feehan []

Variety

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· Jul 1, 2026

Goodbye, Stars Hollow. Why ‘Gilmore Girls’ Leaving Netflix Feels Like the End of an Era for Gen Z

The first day of my Big College Internship, I stood on the sidewalk outside my new office, stared up at the high-rise windows and thought of only one person: Mitchum Huntzberger. For those of you who skipped past Rory’s fall from grace in Season 5 of “Gilmore Girls,” Mitchum Huntzberger — her boyfriend Logan’s dad, []

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Related coverage for "Unpacking Gavin McKenna’s first day on the ice at Maple Leafs development camp": BBC — Contract extension marks 'fresh start' for Taylor. CBC | Sports News — Maple Leafs sign No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna to 3-year, entry-level deal. Global News — Leafs sign No. 1 pick McKenna to entry-level deal. Toronto Sun — Inside The Leafs: What are the Leafs biggest needs going into free agency. Us Weekly — 'Dutton Ranch' Officially Makes Season 2 Showrunner Change After Firing. Variety — Goodbye, Stars Hollow. Why ‘Gilmore Girls’ Leaving Netflix Feels Like the End of an Era for Gen Z