Overview
- Gavin McKenna said Thursday that he will probably give his usual No. 72 to Sergei Bobrovsky if the goalie wants it, making a public concession at development-camp media availability.
- Both players have worn 72 during their careers, with Bobrovsky using the number through two Stanley Cup wins and McKenna wearing it at Medicine Hat and Penn State.
- McKenna noted his other preferred numbers are unavailable because Nos. 27 and 9 are retired by the Maple Leafs, leaving his final jersey choice still undecided.
- Toronto selected McKenna first overall after winning the 2026 draft lottery and has pursued veteran signings including Bobrovsky as part of an aggressive offseason to push the team back toward contention.
- The exchange offers a small but telling look at team culture: McKenna’s deference reinforced scouts’ praise for his character and could shape locker-room dynamics and merchandising choices as the club integrates its top prospect.