Justin Bieber unexpectedly appeared at the NHL draft and announced Toronto's first pick
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The Canadian singer unexpectedly appeared at the 2026 NHL draft. He announced the first pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs club — Gavin McKenna.
Canadian singer Justin Bieber became an unexpected guest at the 2026 NHL Draft, where he announced the first pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs club. This is reported by UNN with reference to The Hollywood Reporter.
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman introduced Bieber as one of the "most devoted and famous fans" of Toronto. The singer's appearance was met with boos from fans in Buffalo, but he stated that he has supported the Maple Leafs since childhood.
Bieber announced Toronto's first overall pick - the club drafted Gavin McKenna. The hockey player came on stage to the song "Yukon" performed by the singer, after which they took joint photos and participated in an interview.