Tavares Welcomes McKenna Into Family | Sports News

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is making a big move to help top prospect Gavin McKenna transition into the NHL — by letting him live with his family. McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft and a standout NCAA scorer with 51 points as a freshman, is set to debut this fall against Montreal. Tavares, who was also first overall in 2009, knows what it’s like to start at the top — and he’s offering McKenna more than just mentorship: a real home base, a family environment, and the stability of living with someone who’s been through the same spotlight. It’s a powerful gesture from a veteran leader, designed to help McKenna thrive both on and off the ice in one of hockey’s most intense markets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e08d4747dfacb9b