Maple Leafs top pick Gavin McKenna kicks off his time in Toronto with a rough ceremonial pitch

Penn State star Gavin McKenna was the first to hear his name read (or, more accurately, announced by Justin Bieber) in the 2026 NHL Draft , and he didn't waste any time getting familiar with his new city. And what better way to get used to the pressure that comes with playing for the Leafs than by tackling one of the most weirdly high-pressure scenarios in all of sports? That's right, he threw out the first pitch at a Blue Jays game. EX-NFL STAR TAYLOR LEWAN HAS 'WORST DAY OF MY ATHLETIC LIFE' W