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Maple Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets No. 72 from Gavin McKenna ahead of 2026-27 season
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The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year deal, locking in the two-time Stanley Cup winner as their newest goalie. Now, the goalie has revealed that the Leafs' top pick, Gavin McKenna, will allow him to wear No. 72 ahead of the 2026-27 season, according to NHL insider Mark Masters.
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" Sergei Bobrovsky says he spoke with Gavin McKenna last night. 'He gave that number to me. We had a little chat last night. He's a bright guy. He's got really positive energy. I'm excited to watch him develop into a big superstar in this league," Masters wrote on X.
There were some questions about whether McKenna would surrender No. 72 to Bobrovsky . Now, those questions have an answer. With Bobrovsky spending the next few years in Toronto , McKenna has a choice of new numbers to wear, at least for that time. It also affects anyone who may have purchased a McKenna jersey with No. 72, which could have happened before the Leafs signed their new goalie.
McKenna will start his Maple Leafs career with a new number. Ultimately, he could choose a new number soon, as he anticipates his debut in September. With the Leafs choosing McKenna as the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, there will be more pressure on the young budding superstar to perform.
McKenna had an amazing season at Penn State, tallying 15 goals and 51 overall points while leading the Big Ten in scoring. Additionally, this earned him the Big Ten Rookie of the Year award. McKenna could slot in on the first line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies to start the season, forming what could be one of the toughest lines to play against.
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