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.
Why John Klingberg Is Still a Free Agent
Highlights John Klingberg is still unsigned weeks into NHL free agency
He scored 10 goals for the Sharks last season, his most since 2018-19
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Adam Erne Draws KHL Interest From Dinamo Minsk
Highlights Dinamo Minsk has UFA winger Adam Erne on its offseason shortlist
Erne played 45 games for Dallas last season on a league-minimum deal
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Ovechkin Surprises Fans at Fanatics Fest in NYC
Highlights Alex Ovechkin made a surprise visit to the NHL booth at Fanatics Fest NYC on Saturday
The Capitals captain took shots at the Shoot...
Rangers Still Hunting Another Forward Before Camp
Highlights Chris Drury still wants to add a forward before training camp opens in September
New York has just $2.4M in cap space and still...
Canadiens Weigh Bridge or Long-Term Bolduc Contract
Highlights Canadiens have floated both a two-year bridge and a five-year deal to RFA Zachary Bolduc
Bolduc says he isn't worried and expects a deal...
Carlsson, Wallstedt Lead Projected Sweden All-Star Roster
Highlights NHL.com's first projected Sweden roster for the 2027 All-Star Game is led by Leo Carlsson and Jesper Wallstedt
The five-team, 3-on-3 tournament hits UBS...
Wild Say Term Is the Last Hurdle on Hughes Extension
Highlights Wild coach John Hynes says he's "very optimistic" Quinn Hughes signs an extension before next season
The holdup isn't whether a deal gets done...
Panthers Suspend Equipment Manager Teddy Richards After Arrest
Highlights The Panthers suspended head equipment manager Teddy Richards from all team activities and facilities
Richards was arrested Friday in Coral Springs on misdemeanor battery/domestic...
NHL Reveals 84-Game 2026-27 Schedule With September Start
Highlights The NHL released its full 2026-27 schedule Thursday, an 84-game slate for every team
The league called it the biggest schedule in its history...
Tuch Explains Sabres Exit After Capitals Trade
Alex Tuch explains why he left the hometown Sabres for the Capitals in a sign-and-trade.
