Connor Bedard's Cousin Gavin McKenna, Making Serious Waves in the WHL
Connor Bedard, the former first overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft, is living up to the high expectations we had for him.
Meanwhile, the WHL has become a hotbed for emerging talent, catching the eyes of numerous scouts and pundits. Among them is Connor Bedard's cousin, a 15-year-old winger showing promise as a future NHL draftee.
Wearing #72 for the Tigers, McKenna, at just 15, is making waves as an NHL draft-eligible player in 2026. In his 31 games, he's notched up an impressive 39 points, including 8 goals in the last ten games.
As one observer notes,
"Connor Bedard's cousin, Gavin McKenna, in his 16-year-old season, is outpacing everyone else in his class's production for a second year in a row. He's got 3 junior seasons before he's drafted but would already be the highest-scoring per-game draft-eligible skater in the 2022 class lol."
In a game where the Tigers were down 3-0, McKenna showcased his skills, scoring a hat-trick, including the game-winning goal in overtime.
His wrist-shot, reminiscent of his cousin Bedard, adds a spectacular touch to his gameplay. At 16, McKenna stands at 5'11" and 165 pounds, with the potential to fill out and become a solid NHL forward, though not necessarily above average.
The future looks bright for McKenna, who could evolve into a franchise player like his cousin if he maintains this level of performance.
Source: Hawksinsider
| POLL | ||
Do you believe McKenna has the potential to become a franchise player, following in the footsteps of his cousin, Connor Bedard? | ||
| Yes | 82 | 58.6 % |
| No | 58 | 41.4 % |
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