Top NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna faces felony assault charge

Gavin McKenna was slated to be the number one pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, but is now facing felony assault charges. On Wednesday, the 18-year-old was arraigned after allegedly hitting a 21-year-old man in the face outside a bar in Pennsylvania late last month. Gavin is a young, rising star in the hockey world who just helped Canada bring home bronze in the World Juniors.