'Literally Shaking': Social Media Reacts To Toronto Maple Leafs Winning NHL Draft Lottery

TL;DR

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft, while the San Jose Sharks secured the second pick. This marks the Maple Leafs' first top pick since 2016.

Key points

Toronto Maple Leafs won first overall pick in 2026 NHL draft
San Jose Sharks secured second overall pick
Maple Leafs last had first overall pick in 2016
Potential top selections include Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg

Gavin McKennaIvar StenbergToronto Maple LeafsSan Jose Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft.

The San Jose Sharks have the second overall pick. Both teams won the rights to those picks after two draws at the NHL draft lottery, held at NHL Network Studios in Secaucus, N.J., on Tuesday.

Toronto's winning combination was Nos. 7, 2, 11 and 12. This is the first time the Maple Leafs have had the first overall pick since 2016, when they selected current captain Auston Matthews.

The Sharks' winning combination was Nos. 11, 4, 3 and 7. They won the second lottery draw and will pick top-two for the second time in the past three drafts after selecting Macklin Celebrini first overall in 2024.

Fans on social media platform X have endless reactions to the Maple Leafs getting the No. 1 pick. They have the ability to potentially select Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna or Swedish left winger Ivar Stenberg, who were the top-ranked North American and European skaters by NHL Central Scouting, respectively.

"Oh, my sweet boy McKenna, you're about to experience Leafs hockey, alright. I'm so ready to continue to suffer!" @notxareej posted.

"Literally shaking!!!" @MMAdamMartin reacted.