Scouching Live is back for Season 8! Most people see Gavin McKenna as the clear-cut #1 in the 2026 NHL Draft — but is it really that simple? In this episode, Will Scouch takes a closer look at McKenna’s game, the challengers who could push him for the top spot, and why the race for first overall might be more open than it seems.

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