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.
Makar Ruled Out for Game 1, Will Miss First Career Playoff...
Cale Makar is officially out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final vs. the Vegas Golden Knights, the first playoff game he'll miss in his career.
MacKinnon: Avs ‘Ready for a Seven-Gamer’ Against Knights
Nathan MacKinnon expects a long war with Vegas in the West Final and called Jack Eichel a "two-way force" before Game 1.
Tortorella Once Wanted Bednar in Columbus, Now It’s WCF
Jared Bednar and John Tortorella almost worked together in Columbus. Now they coach opposite benches in the WCF.
Makar Sits Out Practice on Eve of WCF Game 1 vs....
Cale Makar missed a third practice Tuesday and is a game-time decision for Colorado's Western Conference Final opener against Vegas.
Canucks Fire Adam Foote After 1 Season, Worst Record in NHL
Adam Foote is out as Canucks head coach after one season. Ryan Johnson cleaned house on Vancouver's bench staff.
Newhook OT Winner Sends Habs to East Final, Joins Horton
Alex Newhook scored his second Game 7 series winner of the playoffs at 11:22 of OT, joining Nathan Horton in the record book and sending Montreal to the Eastern Conference Final.
Strickland: Knights Now Blocking Kings From Cassidy
Andy Strickland reports Vegas has denied the LA Kings permission to talk to Bruce Cassidy. Toronto hasn't asked.
Wild’s Gustavsson Headed for Hip Surgery, Camp in Doubt
Filip Gustavsson is heading for offseason hip surgery, putting his Wild training camp status in doubt.
Crosby Ties IIHF Record With 4-Assist Period vs. Denmark
Highlights Crosby tied a 32-year-old IIHF record with four assists in the third period of Canada's 5-1 win over Denmark
Mats Sundin set the previous...
Oilers to Formally Interview Craig Berube for Head Coach Job
Oilers granted permission to formally interview Craig Berube as Bruce Cassidy chase remains stuck.
