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.
Hockey Canada, Canada Push Back on Russia’s IIHF Return
Hockey Canada and the Canadian government are pushing back on Russia's return to the IIHF 🇨🇦 Canada's sport minister says the country will explore further options as the 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton get closer ⬇️
Ryan O’Reilly Trade Buzz: Predators Appear Ready to Retool
Elliotte Friedman says the Predators appear ready to retool, and teams have wanted Ryan O'Reilly for years 👀 The 35-year-old pending UFA has seven goals and 14 points in 13 games ⬇️
Josh Manson Out Eight Weeks With Ankle Injury, Bednar Says
Josh Manson is expected to miss eight weeks with an ankle injury 🤕 The Avalanche defenseman got hurt Wednesday against the Devils, and Colorado is already looking at who fills his spot ⬇️
Tage Thompson Hat Trick Powers Sabres to Wild 7-6 Win Over...
Tage Thompson scored two goals in 15 seconds to finish a natural hat trick 🎩 The Sabres center added two assists in a wild 7-6 win over the Ducks ⬇️
Hayden Hodgson Suspension Hearing Set for Hit on Brandt Clarke
Hayden Hodgson has a Player Safety hearing today for his hit on Brandt Clarke. The Senators forward is facing a suspension after the major and game misconduct in Los Angeles ⬇️
Russia Cleared to Return to IIHF Events After CAS Ruling
Russia is back in IIHF tournaments after the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the ban 😳 The Russians can play the 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton, and the IIHF says it disagrees with the ruling ⬇️
Hodgson Ejected for Boarding Brandt Clarke as Kings Beat Senators
Senators forward Hayden Hodgson was ejected for boarding Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, who left with an upper-body injury 😬 The Kings still blew a four-goal lead before winning in overtime ⬇️
Jets Lose Seventh Straight as Skinner Is Pulled and Daws Debuts
The Jets have lost seven straight after Stuart Skinner was pulled in Tampa 😬 Nico Daws made his Winnipeg debut in relief, and Scott Arniel split up Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele ⬇️
Horcoff Says Larkin Trade Is ‘Difficult’ With Teams on His List
Shawn Horcoff says a Dylan Larkin trade is "difficult" with the teams on his list. The Red Wings GM also said his phone rang a lot Thursday, and one more team may be in the mix ⬇️
Ovechkin Gets Custom Guitar Gift From Predators in Nashville
Alex Ovechkin got a custom black Gibson guitar from the Predators before his final game in Nashville 🎸 Roman Josi and Barry Trotz were part of the presentation, and the pick guard reads "Alex Ovechkin No. 8." ⬇️
