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.
Calle Jarnkrok Signing: Leafs Forward Heads Home to Brynas
Calle Jarnkrok signed a three-year contract with Brynas IF, ending a 13-year NHL run that included stops in Nashville, Seattle, Calgary and Toronto.
Capitals Outlook 2026-27: Patrick Calls It Best-Case Scenario
Highlights Washington added Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, Boone Jenner and Vincent Desharnais before Alex Ovechkin re-signed
GM Chris Patrick calls the summer a best-case scenario...
Rasmus Sandin Injury Update: ‘Hopefully the Shorter Side’
Highlights Chris Patrick says Rasmus Sandin has been “doing pretty well” in his ACL rehab
The April 22 surgery came attached to a six-to-nine-month recovery...
Jalen Chatfield Stanley Cup Day: Hoisting It in the Rain
Highlights Jalen Chatfield spent Sunday hauling the Stanley Cup around North Carolina for Hurricanes fans
The undrafted defenseman tipped the bowl for his mom and...
Batherson Contract: Sens Have Until Opening Night
Highlights Bruce Garrioch reports a second deadline, with Ottawa's Oct. 3 opener the real point of no return
League executives peg Drake Batherson between $10...
Jaromir Jagr Retirement: ‘A Miracle Would Have to Happen’
Highlights Jaromir Jagr has skipped Kladno's training camp and all three preseason games
The 54-year-old said a miracle would be required to get him back...
Will Smith Home Run: Sharks Star Goes Deep at Oracle Park
Highlights Will Smith cleared the fence during batting practice at Oracle Park on Friday
Macklin Celebrini caught one flush but left it short of the...
Montembeault Trade: Habs Three-Goalie Odds ‘Close to Zero’
Highlights Stu Cowan puts the odds of Montreal opening the season with three goalies at close to zero
Montembeault has one year left at a...
NHL 2030 Olympics: Walsh Says the IOC and IIHF ‘Need Us’
Highlights Walsh says he would be shocked if the IOC and IIHF didn't want NHL players in 2030
The Milan gold medal game averaged 18.6...
Dylan Larkin Trade: Montreal Isn’t Even on His List
Highlights NHL Network's Mike Johnson spent a full segment pitching a Dylan Larkin trade to Montreal
Larkin's list is Minnesota, Vegas, Florida and Dallas, and...
