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Jay Random · 12-22-2025, 08:14 PM

I put zero stock in exhibition games and very little in the World Juniors as a whole. What interests me more is McKenna’s body of work in the NCAA, which at this time can only be graded ‘incomplete’. Teams and fans usually expect a #1 overall pick to be ready for the NHL right away. McKenna wasn’t ready for the NCAA last fall, and this will be a much bigger jump.

At this point I still think he goes first overall, but there are signs that he might play his way out of the conversation.

12-22-2025, 08:14 PM	#206
Jay Random Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Exp:	I put zero stock in exhibition games and very little in the World Juniors as a whole. What interests me more is McKenna’s body of work in the NCAA, which at this time can only be graded ‘incomplete’. Teams and fans usually expect a #1 overall pick to be ready for the NHL right away. McKenna wasn’t ready for the NCAA last fall, and this will be a much bigger jump. At this point I still think he goes first overall, but there are signs that he might play his way out of the conversation. __________________ WARNING: The preceding message may not have been processed in a sarcasm-free facility.