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.
Newhook OT Winner Sends Habs to East Final, Joins Horton
Alex Newhook scored his second Game 7 series winner of the playoffs at 11:22 of OT, joining Nathan Horton in the record book and sending Montreal to the Eastern Conference Final.
Strickland: Knights Now Blocking Kings From Cassidy
Andy Strickland reports Vegas has denied the LA Kings permission to talk to Bruce Cassidy. Toronto hasn't asked.
Wild’s Gustavsson Headed for Hip Surgery, Camp in Doubt
Filip Gustavsson is heading for offseason hip surgery, putting his Wild training camp status in doubt.
Crosby Ties IIHF Record With 4-Assist Period vs. Denmark
Highlights Crosby tied a 32-year-old IIHF record with four assists in the third period of Canada's 5-1 win over Denmark
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Oilers to Formally Interview Craig Berube for Head Coach Job
Oilers granted permission to formally interview Craig Berube as Bruce Cassidy chase remains stuck.
Canes Set Modern NHL Record for Longest Wait Between Series
The Hurricanes' 11-day layoff before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final is the longest gap between playoff series in modern NHL history.
Ruff’s ‘JFG’ Message Sparked Sabres’ Game 6 Rout of Habs
Lindy Ruff revealed the mantra behind Buffalo's 8-3 Game 6 rout of Montreal: JFG. Just f---ing go.
Dahlin First D-Man Ever With 5 Points in Elimination Game
Rasmus Dahlin becomes the first defenseman in NHL history with 5 points in an elimination game as Buffalo forces Game 7.
Suzuki: Game 6 Loss ‘Probably the Worst Game We’ve Played’
Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki didn't dodge anything after Montreal blew a 3-1 lead and lost 8-3 to the Sabres in Game 6.
Sabres Score 7 Unanswered, Hammer Habs 8-3 to Force Game 7
The Sabres trailed 3-1 in the first period before scoring seven unanswered goals to hammer the Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6 and force Game 7 in Buffalo.
