Justin Bieber Announces Toronto Maple Leafs' No. 1 Pick at 2026 NHL Draft: A Dream Come True

Justin Bieber Announces Toronto Maple Leafs' No. 1 Pick at 2026 NHL Draft: A Dream Come True

Justin Bieber had a thrilling experience at the 2026 NHL Draft, where he announced the No. 1 pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The singer, a devoted Maple Leafs fan, expressed his excitement to the crowd at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Penn State’s Gavin McKenna was selected as the top pick, walking out to Bieber's song “Yukon” and meeting the singer and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Bieber shared his joy with the audience, calling the moment a dream come true.

During McKenna's press interview, Bieber pledged to wear a McKenna jersey to a Maple Leafs game next season. McKenna, overwhelmed with excitement, expressed his enthusiasm for joining the passionate sports community in Toronto. The young player is looking forward to meeting fans and settling into his new city. McKenna's eventful weekend continued as he threw the first pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays, introducing himself to MLB fans.

Meanwhile, Bieber recently headlined Coachella and released two albums, Swag and Swag 2, last year. Fans are eagerly awaiting news of a potential tour from the singer.