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\n\tAs predicted, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with their first overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday. To some surprise, however, longtime Leafs fan and famed Canadian singer Justin Bieber<\/a> was on hand to make the official announcement. <\/p>\n \n\t\u201cMr. McKenna, we would like to draft you to the Toronto Maple Leafs,\u201d Bieber declared from the draft stage at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Naturally, McKenna, a native of Whitehorse, Yukon, walked up to the star\u2019s hit song \u201cYukon.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tDuring his post-draft interview with Bieber, McKenna, who will join the team after a solid season at Penn State, described the surreal experience on Friday. \u201cThis is nuts,\u201d McKenna said of the moment. \u201cObviously, I just want to start by thanking my family. I love you guys, I wouldn\u2019t be here without you guys. For all the Yukoners at home, that song is for you. Thanks, Justin. I\u2019m so grateful, I\u2019ve got no words right now.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tBieber added that as a fan, having the Leafs get the first overall pick for the first time in a decade was \u201chard to put in words, honestly.\u201d <\/p>\n