Evan McLeod
Evan McLeod is an NHL writer covering league news, trades, and playoff storylines. With a focus on pace-of-play trends and player usage, he brings a mix of eye test and analytics to every piece. Before joining Gino Hard, Evan covered junior hockey in the OHL and contributed to independent hockey blogs during the season.
ESPN Posts Most-Watched NHL Playoffs in Its History
Highlights The 2026 playoffs averaged 2.2 million viewers across 43 games, ESPN's most-watched NHL postseason ever
The Hurricanes-Golden Knights Final drew 5.23 million, the biggest...
Dreger Pours Cold Water on Oilers’ Cassidy Pursuit
Highlights Darren Dreger says he “highly, highly, highly” doubts Vegas lets Edmonton talk to Bruce Cassidy
The Golden Knights hold Cassidy’s contract through next season...
Former NHLer Kyle Calder Passes Away at 47
Former NHL forward Kyle Calder, who played 590 games across five teams, has died at 47, his daughter announced.
Jackson Blake Celebrates the Cup With His Dad in the Stands
Highlights Jackson Blake had a goal and an assist in Carolina's 3-0 Cup-clinching win over Vegas
His dad Jason played 12 NHL seasons and never...
Flyers, Ducks, Blackhawks All Eyeing John Carlson
Highlights Frank Seravalli says the Ducks, Blackhawks and Flyers are all interested in John Carlson
Philadelphia is reportedly ready to pay around $8 million a...
K’Andre Miller to Doubters: ‘Wait Till They See My Ring’
Highlights K'Andre Miller won the Stanley Cup in his first season with Carolina
He fired back at his doubters after Game 6: "I can't wait...
Andersen ‘Shocked’ as Staal Hands Him the Cup First
Highlights Jordan Staal handed Frederik Andersen the Stanley Cup first after Game 6
Andersen didn't dress for the clincher after a knee injury cost him...
Taylor Hall Wins First Cup 16 Years After Going No. 1
Highlights Taylor Hall scored the Game 6 game-winner and won his first Stanley Cup
It comes 16 years after Hall went No. 1 overall to...
Jordan Staal Wins Conn Smythe as Hurricanes Win the Cup
Highlights Jordan Staal won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Hurricanes beat Vegas 3-0 in Game 6
At 37, Staal is the oldest Conn Smythe...
Taylor Hall Goal Drops Tortorella’s Jaw in Game 6
Highlights Taylor Hall opened the scoring in Game 6, putting Carolina up 1-0 early
Vegas coach John Tortorella's stunned reaction on the bench went viral
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