Canadiens fans should keep a close eye on four undrafted players at World Juniors

The Canadiens and their fans are in the familiar position of watching draft eligible players.

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Gavin McKenna

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Gavin McKenna won't be available to NHL teams until 2026, but that doesn't mean he won't be a hot topic at this year's tournament. McKenna will likely be a massive talking point in his double underage year, and the NHL may not be the only league looking at him for his services. Another report from RG.org has McKenna as a possible NCAA target, thanks to the recent deal with the CHL.

As mentioned earlier, Canadiens fans hope they won't be in the running for McKenna when the 2026 NHL Draft rolls around, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate his abilities in Ottawa. We may need to appreciate them on Canadian ice even more if he heads south for his draft year.

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