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.
Shawn Horcoff Interim GM: Red Wings Move Yzerman to Advisor
Highlights Red Wings appoint Shawn Horcoff interim general manager with authority over roster moves, the cap and hockey ops personnel
Steve Yzerman officially becomes Senior...
Connor Bedard Named Blackhawks Captain, 37th in Team History
Highlights Connor Bedard is the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history
At 21, he is the second-youngest captain the franchise has ever had
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NHL Training Camp: ‘Five or Six Practices, Two Games, Let’s Go’
Highlights Camp practices open Thursday with the new CBA in effect Wednesday
The preseason is capped at four games, and 100-game veterans get two
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Batherson Extension: Sens Closing In on Record Deal
Highlights Elliotte Friedman reports the Senators are closing in on an eight-year extension with Drake Batherson
The AAV is believed to land between $10.5 million...
Ovechkin New Stick: ‘MVO’ Honors His Late Father
Highlights Alex Ovechkin skated with the Capitals on Monday for the first time this season
He debuted a new stick stamped “MVO,” the initials of...
Hellebuyck Trade: Dreger Says the Offers Were ‘Terrible’
Highlights Darren Dreger says the trade offers Winnipeg has received for Connor Hellebuyck have been “terrible”
Teams that see Hellebuyck as an upgrade want him...
Morrissey on Hellebuyck Trade Request: ‘It Sucks’
Highlights Josh Morrissey addressed Connor Hellebuyck's trade request for the first time since it went public
Darren Dreger says the offers Winnipeg has fielded for...
Joe Sakic Staying On as Avalanche GM, No Search Planned
Highlights Joe Sakic will stay on as Avalanche general manager full-time, with no external search planned
Sakic picked up the GM title in June when...
Cam Talbot Signing: Blue Jackets Add Him for $950K
Highlights Blue Jackets signing veteran goalie Cam Talbot to a one-year deal worth $950K
Columbus needed help behind Jet Greaves with Elvis Merzlikins out after...
Noah Ostlund Extension: Sabres Give Him Eight More Years
Highlights Noah Ostlund signed an eight-year extension with the Sabres worth $52.8 million
The $6.6 million cap hit does not start until the 2027-28 season
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