Toronto Maple Leafs first-overall pick Gavin McKenna has officially chosen his NHL jersey number. The highly regarded winger confirmed Saturday that he will wear No. 92 during his rookie season.
McKenna explained the meaning behind his decision while speaking to reporters.
“I’m going to go number 92. I said that 9 and 27 are up in the rafters and wanted to have a little bit of both in there. So 92, 9 replacing the 7,” McKenna said.
The choice honors two of Toronto’s greatest players. No. 9 belongs to Hockey Hall of Famer Charlie Conacher, while No. 27 was retired for Darryl Sittler. McKenna previously wore No. 72 during development camp, but that number is now ***** igned to veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.
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McKenna explained the meaning behind his decision while speaking to reporters.
“I’m going to go number 92. I said that 9 and 27 are up in the rafters and wanted to have a little bit of both in there. So 92, 9 replacing the 7,” McKenna said.
The choice honors two of Toronto’s greatest players. No. 9 belongs to Hockey Hall of Famer Charlie Conacher, while No. 27 was retired for Darryl Sittler. McKenna previously wore No. 72 during development camp, but that number is now ***** igned to veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.
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