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.
Evangelista on Devils Trade: ‘I Didn’t Quite See It Coming’
Highlights Luke Evangelista was packed for Nashville when his agent told him to stay by the phone
The Devils sent a conditional 2028 first and...
NHL on Prime Schedule: Leafs-Islanders Opens Sept. 30
Highlights Prime Video's 27-game Wednesday Night Hockey slate opens Sept. 30 with the Islanders in Toronto
Montreal leads Canadian teams with seven appearances, Toronto has...
Norris Trophy 2026-27: Makar Opens as the Clear Favorite
Cale Makar opens as the 2026-27 Norris Trophy favorite at +275, with Quinn Hughes second and reigning winner Zach Werenski fourth.
Ryan Spooner Signing: Ex-Bruin Heads to Slovakia
Ryan Spooner signed a one-year deal with HK Dukla Trencin, ending a seven-year run in the KHL.
Seravalli on NHL Contracts: ‘The Time for Screw Around Is Over’
Highlights Frank Seravalli says Cale Makar's $20.4M deal changed how NHL teams have to negotiate
Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Zach Werenski all become extension...
Weegar on Canada Trade Requests: ‘You Don’t Like to See It’
Highlights Weegar called it “a bit unfortunate” to watch stars push their way out of Canadian markets
The Ottawa native spent four seasons in Calgary...
Stan Bowman: Babcock ‘Raved’ About Oilers’ Donskov Hire
Highlights Stan Bowman says he did not know Misha Donskov before the Oilers hired him
Mike Babcock had worked with Donskov before and pushed for...
NHL Top 50 Forwards: Kucherov No. 1, McDavid Falls to Third
Highlights Nikita Kucherov is back at No. 1 in the High Noon forward rankings for the first time since 2019
Nathan MacKinnon lands second and...
Carbery on Ovechkin: ‘A Coach’s Dream’ as Capitals Captain
Highlights Spencer Carbery broke down his relationship with Alex Ovechkin on Spittin’ Chiclets
Ovechkin came up to his coach’s hotel room after 2 a.m. during...
Rocket Richard 2026-27: MacKinnon Leads a Wide-Open Race
Highlights Nathan MacKinnon opens as the Rocket Richard favorite at +475 after a 53-goal season
Macklin Celebrini sits second on the board heading into his...
