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Gavin McKenna: From Whitehorse to No. 1 Pick | The Leaf: Blueprint S12 E2
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Gavin McKenna: From Whitehorse to No. 1 Pick | The Leaf: Blueprint S12 E2
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Before the bright lights of Draft Night, you have to survive an ATV ride in the Yukon. Episode 2 opens with John Chayka visiting Gavin McKenna—the "Wizard of Whitehorse"—and his family on his home turf before the big draft season excitement kicks in. Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at picking him Number 1 overall, the high stakes of the Combine, and his fast-paced introduction to the spotlight. The momentum carries right into his first days on the ground, capturing Gavin's perspective as he tours the Ford Performance Centre, throws out the first pitch at a Blue Jays game, and hits the ice for Development Camp to kick off a summer of hard work.
00:54 – Meeting the "Wizard of Whitehorse"
05:53 – Testing the Best: The NHL Combine
06:47 – Making It Official: Selecting Gavin #1 Overall
11:23 – First Look at Ford Performance Centre
12:44 – Under the Lights at Rogers Centre
13:37 – Getting to Work: Development Camp
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