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.
Zeev Buium Extension: Canucks Beat the 8-Year Deadline
Highlights The Canucks signed Zeev Buium to an eight-year extension worth $75.04 million
His $9.38 million cap hit starts in 2027-28 and runs through 2034-35
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Jacob Melanson Signing: Kraken Keep Their Hits Leader
Highlights Seattle re-signed Jacob Melanson to a three-year deal worth $4.35 million, a $1.45M cap hit through 2029
The 23-year-old winger threw 188 hits in...
Conroy Clarifies Huberdeau Injury: ‘When, Not If’ He Returns
Highlights Craig Conroy says calling Jonathan Huberdeau's recovery a setback was his own mistake
Huberdeau will not open training camp, but he is pain free...
Hellebuyck Trade: Jets in ‘No Man’s Land,’ Says Hutton
Highlights Carter Hutton says the Jets are stuck in “no man’s land” with Connor Hellebuyck asking out
Hutton floated Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele as...
Brendan Brisson Signing: Maple Leafs Add Ex-First-Rounder
Highlights Maple Leafs signed forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year, two-way contract Friday
The 2020 first-round pick had 37 points in 66 AHL games with...
Panthers Outlook 2026-27: Barkov Back, Tkachuks Together
Highlights Florida went 40-38-4 and missed the playoffs a year after back-to-back Cups
Aleksander Barkov is back after a knee injury wiped out his entire...
Wild Lines: Shabanov Gets First Crack at Kaprizov’s Wing
Highlights Maxim Shabanov is projected to get the first look on Kirill Kaprizov's line when Wild camp opens Sept. 16
Minnesota has to replace 53...
Senators Passed on Patrik Laine Signing, Betting on Burakovsky
Highlights Bruce Garrioch reports the Senators discussed signing Patrik Laine before backing away
Ottawa doesn't believe the Finnish sniper fits its roster right now
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Oilers PTO: Bowman Says a Tryout Is ‘Not the Worst Idea’
Highlights Stan Bowman calls an Oilers PTO “not the worst idea” without promising one
Four Edmonton players are already ruled out for training camp
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TVA Sports Lands 12-Year NHL Rights Deal With Rogers
Highlights Rogers and Quebecor agreed to a 12-year sublicensing deal for national NHL games in French
TVA Sports gets up to 350 regular-season games a...
