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.
Kulak OT Winner Caps Avalanche Comeback, Sends Colorado to WCF
Brett Kulak's OT winner caps Colorado's 4-goal comeback as the Avalanche oust the Wild in Game 5.
Schaefer Honors Late Mom With Cohen Children’s Hospital Center
Matthew Schaefer brought the Calder Trophy to Cohen Children's and announced a $150K center named after his late mother Jennifer.
Zellweger’s Late Game 5 Goal Earns Praise From Quenneville
Olen Zellweger scored his first playoff goal with 3:05 left to force OT in Game 5, and Joel Quenneville couldn't say enough about him.
Matthew Schaefer Becomes Youngest Calder Winner in NHL History
Matthew Schaefer wins the Calder Trophy at 18 years, 223 days old, surprised on GMA3 by his family. He's the youngest rookie of the year in NHL history.
Knights’ McNabb Has Hearing for Hit on Poehling
Highlights Brayden McNabb has a Player Safety hearing today for interference on Ryan Poehling
The first-period check left Poehling with an upper-body injury that ended...
Dorofeyev OT Winner Puts Knights One Win From WCF
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the night 4:10 into overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 series lead over Anaheim.
Newhook Matches 46-Year Habs Mark in Game 4 Loss to Sabres
Alex Newhook hit a 46-year Habs playoff mark, but Buffalo rallied for a 3-2 Game 4 win to tie the series.
Eriksson Ek, Brodin Won’t Travel for Wild’s Game 5 in Denver
Highlights Eriksson Ek and Brodin will not travel with the Wild for Game 5 in Denver
Both are still working through lower-body injuries from Round...
Manson Fined Max $5K for Butt-End on Wild’s McCarron
NHL Department of Player Safety fined Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson the maximum $5,000 allowed under the CBA for butt-ending Wild forward Michael McCarron in Game 4.
Coyle Re-Signs With Blue Jackets on 6-Year, $36M Extension
Highlights Charlie Coyle re-signed with Columbus on a six-year, $36 million extension Tuesday
The deal carries a $6 million AAV and runs through the 2031-32...
