Gavin McKenna on potentially playing with Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews: ‘It could be pretty lethal’
It’s clear that McKenna boasts the confidence to become the next face of the franchise.
“My game is a playmaker,” McKenna said, when asked to envision himself with the Maple Leafs. “I can think the game very well and I can find guys in spots where not many people can find them. My game has always been like that so if you put me with a shooter, it could be pretty lethal. I think that’s who Auston Matthews is, he’s a shooter. He’s got experience in the league, and that would give me a lot of confidence. Just having a guy like that, and guys like (John) Tavares, who have been through it, could help me a lot, if that’s the case.”
McKenna has been considered the top prospect in his class for as long as the cohort has been scouted, and it would be a dream come true for him to become the first name called on Friday.
“They’re a team that’s going to be pushing for the playoffs next year. For them to have the first overall pick, and if I get to go there, it would be a great environment to be in. I’d be very lucky.”