Gavin McKenna sparked a debate at his first Leafs rookie camp practice, then another angle settled it

Gavin McKenna wasted zero time turning heads at his first Toronto Maple Leafs rookie camp practice, ripping off a Michigan that instantly went viral among Leafs fans.

The No. 1 overall pick from this summer's draft hit the ice at the Ford Performance Centre on Friday for his first session as a professional, and it didn't take long for him to remind everyone why Toronto fell in love with him.

Midway through practice, McKenna scooped the puck onto his blade behind the net, spun around the crease and tucked it home in textbook Michigan fashion, sending the building into a frenzy.

The clip spread fast, but not everyone believed it was the real deal at first glance.

Some fans in the comments questioned whether the goal actually counted or if it was just a flashy attempt that missed.

McKenna's supporters didn't let that slide for long, and a cleaner angle of the same sequence made the rounds showing the puck clearly cross the line.

It's the kind of moment that instantly raises expectations in a city that hasn't seen a prospect with this much hype in years.

McKenna is already being counted on to push for a spot in Toronto's lineup right out of camp.

Leafs management has decided to hold McKenna out of the upcoming Prospect Challenge in Gatineau so he can stay rested for the start of full training camp next week.

He's already been skating with veterans like Auston Matthews and living with John Tavares as he adjusts to life in the NHL.

For a fan base that has waited a long time for a true franchise cornerstone, the early returns could not have started off any better.

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