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.
Flames Beat Hurricanes: Sharangovich Ends Win Streak
The Flames ended the Hurricanes' seven-game winning streak with a late Yegor Sharangovich goal Calgary also picked up its first home win of the season ⬇️
Buccigross Larkin Trade Prediction: Deal Within 10 Days
ESPN's John Buccigross says a Dylan Larkin trade is coming within 7-10 days He made the call on Frankly Hockey with Frank Seravalli, but didn't name a destination ⬇️
Kings Losing Streak: LA Is Now the NHL’s Only Winless Team
The Kings are the NHL's only winless team 😬 Los Angeles fell to 0-4-2 with a 4-1 loss to the Bruins, and Peter Laviolette is still looking for his first win ⬇️
Jared Spurgeon Injury: Wild Captain Placed on IR
The Wild put captain Jared Spurgeon on injured reserve with an upper-body injury 🤕 He's eligible to return Tuesday in Edmonton, and Minnesota recalled two players from Iowa ⬇️
Auston Matthews Urgency: Leafs Captain Wants More After Loss
Auston Matthews says the Maple Leafs need "urgency" after a 4-1 loss to the Islanders 😬 The captain started with himself and the veterans ⬇️
Penguins Forward Trade: Pittsburgh Wants Veterans Out
The Penguins want to move veteran forwards to make room for young players, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman 👀 Pittsburgh is 3-5-1 and has lost three straight ⬇️
Thomas Chabot Injury: Senators Captain Exits vs. Flyers
Senators captain Thomas Chabot left Saturday's loss to the Flyers with an upper-body injury 🤕 Head coach Travis Green had no update, and Ottawa is already thin on defense ⬇️
Tom Wilson Hit: Jack Hughes Bails Out Before Contact
Jack Hughes bailed out of a high-danger chance the moment he saw Tom Wilson coming 😂 The Devils star hit the ice before any contact happened, and the Capitals broadcast loved it ⬇️
Schaefer Young Fan Moment: Islanders D Brings Lila to Bench
Matthew Schaefer brought a young fan battling cancer to his pregame interview on Sportsnet 🧡 The Islanders defenseman had Lila sit next to him on the bench before Saturday's game in Toronto ⬇️
Cole Caufield Overtime Winner: Habs Beat Sabres 4-3
Cole Caufield scored twice, including a breakaway overtime winner, as the Canadiens beat the Sabres 4-3 🚨 Mr. Saturday Night struck 54 seconds into OT at the Bell Centre 👇
