What happened: McKenna took the traditional rookie skate before preseason warmups, led out by Sergei Bobrovsky. The 2026 No. 1 overall pick entered camp pushing for an opening-night roster spot.

Why it matters: Skating with an established starter places McKenna inside Toronto's early preseason plans. He has stayed in the roster conversation after recording his first preseason point through two exhibition games.

What to watch: Remaining exhibition games will decide whether McKenna survives final cuts.