According to Mike McMahon of CollegeHockeyInsider.com, Penn State's offer came in at about $700,000, compared to just $300K from Michigan State. It's surely not the only reason McKenna chose PSU. He's looking at lots more financial security in his future. But it couldn't have hurt.

Gavin McKenna -- the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft -- is expected to commit to Penn State for the 2025-26 season, according to Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects. An official announcement from the program is expected Tuesday.

Gavin McKenna, the surefire No. 1 pick in next June’s NHL Draft, will play college hockey for Penn State next season, according to reports. McKenna, who had 41 goals and 129 points in 56 games as a 17-year-old with Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League last season,