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.
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...
Bedard on Contract: ‘Very Happy With the Money I’m Making’
Highlights Connor Bedard says he is “very happy with the amount of money I’m making” on his new Blackhawks deal
The five-year extension carries a...
Larkin Adds Stars to Trade List as Deal Talks Stall
Highlights Dylan Larkin added the Dallas Stars as a fourth approved trade destination
Detroit asked Dallas for Wyatt Johnston and got turned down
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Ovechkin Feared Cap Space Would Cost Him Capitals Deal
Highlights Ovechkin admits he worried Washington wouldn't have the cap room to bring him back
The one-year deal came together on a 10-minute video call...
Avalanche Sign AHL Scoring Machine Georgii Merkulov
Highlights Avalanche sign forward Georgii Merkulov to a one-year, two-way deal
The undrafted winger has led Providence in scoring every AHL season since 2022
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Bedard on Kane’s Free Agency: ‘It Would Be Incredible’
Highlights Connor Bedard says Patrick Kane returning to Chicago "would be incredible"
Kane, an unrestricted free agent, is reportedly down to the Blackhawks and his...
Getzlaf, Donskov Headline Canada’s World Juniors Staff
Highlights Misha Donskov gets promoted to head coach for the 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer
Former Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf joins Canada's...
Eddie Joyal, 1964 Cup Final Hero, Dies at 86
Highlights Eddie Joyal, an original Los Angeles King and 1964 Cup Final hero, died Monday at 86
The Edmonton native scored the Game 5 winner...
Hurricanes AGM Dellow Brings Stanley Cup to NJ Hometown
Highlights Hurricanes assistant GM Tyler Dellow spent his day with the Stanley Cup in his adopted hometown of Cranford, New Jersey
The Cup doubled as...
Jack Campbell Announces Retirement From Hockey at 34
Highlights Jack Campbell announced his retirement from hockey Sunday at age 34
The 2010 first-round pick played 176 NHL games and made the 2022 All-Star...
