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.
Mammoth Becoming a Destination, Armstrong Says
Highlights Bill Armstrong says NHL players are now adding Utah to their trade lists
John Marino's eight-year, $54M extension is the latest core piece to...
Schaefer on Next Contract: ‘I Don’t Care About the Money’
Highlights Matthew Schaefer says money isn't the priority whenever his next Islanders contract comes up
The 18-year-old spoke after Leo Carlsson and Connor Bedard landed...
Nils Åman Leaves Canucks, Signs Three-Year SHL Deal
Highlights Nils Åman signed a three-year contract with Djurgården of the SHL, the club announced Tuesday
The 26-year-old center leaves the Canucks organization after four...
Zegras Eyes No. 1 Center Job With Flyers Next Season
Highlights Zegras says center is his preferred spot and he wants the No. 1 job in Philadelphia
He set career highs with 26 goals and...
Ovechkin Card With Game-Used Shield Sells for $256K
Highlights Ovechkin 1-of-1 card sold for $256,000 at Sotheby's Summer Sports Marquee auction
The card carries a game-used NHL shield patch, his autograph and an...
Andrew Agozzino Retires After 14-Year Pro Hockey Career
Highlights Andrew Agozzino announced his retirement Tuesday after 14 pro seasons
The undrafted winger racked up 662 AHL points but managed just 12 in 53...
Morrissey on NHL Trade Requests: ‘It’s an Interesting Time’
Highlights Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey says the NHL has entered a new era where stars dictate where they play
He points to rising cap flexibility...
Mammoth Lock Up John Marino on Eight-Year Extension
Highlights Utah is signing John Marino to an eight-year extension worth $6.75 million per season
The deal keeps the 29-year-old right-shot defenseman in Salt Lake...
NHL to Produce Local Broadcasts for 4 Teams Next Season
Highlights The NHL will run centralized production for four teams' local broadcasts starting in 2026-27
Carolina, Columbus, Minnesota and St. Louis are the first clubs...
Jet Greaves Files Arbitration, $4.7M Gap With Blue Jackets
Highlights Jet Greaves asked for a $7.5 million cap hit while the Blue Jackets filed at $2.8 million, a $4.7 million gap
His arbitration hearing...
