Justin Bieber has announced the top pick for his favorite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, in the 2026 NHL Draft. Image credit: Instagram
“Baby” star Justin Bieber made an impressive appearance at the 2026 NHL Draft. On June 26, the 32-year-old grabbed the microphone and wowed the crowd at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
The Canadian singer made his excitement known, stopping by the venue to reveal the No. 1 athlete being drafted on behalf of his favorite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.Here’s a closer look at Justin Bieber’s appearance at the 2026 NHL Draft.
Justin Bieber announces his No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
As Justin Bieber gracefully stood in front of the camera wearing a red jacket and a big smile, the crowd exploded with joy and cheers. “What’s going on, Buffalo?” He said, causing the arena to erupt.
“Man, the kid inside me is thrilled right now. I’ve been a Leafs fan since I was a little kid,” he continued, adding how grateful he was to be able to be on this special night. Greeting officials gathered at the draft, the “Swag” singer made his way across the stage to meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.Furthermore, Bieber made a big announcement about Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, who was selected as the top overall pick.
“Mr. McKenna, we’d like to take you to the Toronto Maple Leafs,” Pepper said. The clip was shared by the team on X, with the caption: “Biebs makes it official.” As for the singer, he remained on stage to stand with Bateman and McKenna after the selection.
Who is Gavin McKenna?
Gavin McKenna, who was named Penn State’s Big 10 Freshman of the Year after completing his senior season and finishing fifth in NCAA points, was awarded the blue jersey numbered “26” at the event.
The selection comes four months after the 18-year-old was arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated assault after an altercation with a 21-year-old man, according to reports obtained by People magazine.While the criminal charges were dropped two days later, on February 6, he still faces a misdemeanor simple assault charge and charges of harassment and disorderly conduct. The preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 13, 2026.
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About Justin Bieber
Earlier this year, Justin Bieber performed at Coachella and made headlines for his amazing performance. To reclaim the weekend, the singer recently uploaded the song SWAG Live from Coachella (Weekend I) on his YouTube channel. The nostalgic structure of his show, which included browsing YouTube on screen and recreating memes, resonated with fans.
