The Hockey News Future Watch Show: How McKenna, Other Top NHL Rookies Have Performed In Pre-Season

Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesDan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesSep 23, 2026 4:30 PMPublished Sep 23, 2026 4:30 PMRyan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank discuss Gavin McKenna's pre-season debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs, react to the CHL's first four players named ahead of the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, and more.Welcome to The Hockey News Future Watch Show.Every Wednesday, Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank will dive into all the biggest storylines for the next generation of hockey stars from the CHL, the NCAA, and everything in between.Here's what was discussed in this episode:0:00: Breaking down Gavin McKenna's pre-season debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs3:43: Roman Kantserov, Victor Eklund and other notable rookie standouts at NHL training camp8:00: What role will Nikita Klepov play with the Anaheim Ducks this year?11:50: What makes Dima Zhilkin a projected lottery pick in the 2027 NHL Draft?15:19: Reacting to the CHL's first four players named ahead of the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge20:34: Will top 2027 prospect Nazar Privalov stay in the KHL for the entirety of the 2026-27 season?24:57: What are the biggest points of development for top 2027 prospect Sergei Skvortsov?28:03: Ryan Kennedy preview’s his top 100 NCAA players list