Chayka's Glowing Take on McKenna Signals Draft Intent

On the eve of the 2026 NHL Draft, Arizona's John Chayka is publicly praising Gavin McKenna's ability to break down the game and create offensive chances, language that sounds an awful lot like a GM laying groundwork for a draft-day move. When front-office brass starts talking about a prospect's "unique ability" in the media, it's rarely accidental. The timing and specificity of Chayka's comments suggest the Coyotes have their eye on McKenna, and they're not being particularly subtle about it.