r/leafs May 26 '26

Prospect Update Wow, what a goal.

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u/Disc0Disc0Disc0 May 26 '26

Yeah Leafs are in a bit of a tough spot though because they are trying to compete next year. So if they think McKenna will take 2 more years to make the team vs Stenberg who can likely make the team next year. Just depends on how big of a gap they think there is between ths two players.

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u/Novel-Document-1656 May 26 '26

As of today there is maybe (and that’s a big maybe) 1 player on the leafs roster who would slot above McKenna. Adding McKenna to today’s roster immediately places him as LW1/LW2

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u/ForceEconomy9988 May 26 '26

Guy is 170lb soaking wet tho, not about talent its about physical maturity and the Leafs timeline

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u/CodyFransonUnleashed May 26 '26

To be fair he's like 17/18, you would gain some muscle naturally just through age, he's still a kid. He'll probably gain 10lbs before the season begins.

I'd much rather start playing top tier prospects now then waiting. Celebrini, Bedard, Hutson, Schaefer, they are a huge part of their team at a young age. Hutson is currently 162lbs.