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.
Golden Knights Outlook 2026-27: Craig Inherits a Cup Finalist
Highlights Ryan Craig has never been an NHL head coach and takes over a Stanley Cup finalist
Kelly McCrimmon says Adin Hill is going to...
Cam Talbot Free Agency: Jets Could Be the Hellebuyck Fallback
Highlights Cam Talbot has been a free agent since July 1 and still has no contract
Pro Hockey Rumors put Winnipeg on his short list...
Maple Leafs Front Office: 35 Gone in Chayka’s First Summer
Highlights The Toronto Star counted 35 names gone from last season’s 130-person Maple Leafs staff directory
Toronto is down to two assistant GMs after carrying...
Kevin Korchinski Signing: Blackhawks Deal Has a Catch
Highlights Blackhawks sign Kevin Korchinski to a two-year deal worth $2.65 million
The 2022 seventh overall pick has played 29 NHL games the past two...
Stan Bowman Injury Update: ‘We’re Not Worried About This’
Oilers GM Stan Bowman says Matt Savoie will miss less time than Frederik Andersen, and Edmonton is not panicking about four players missing camp.
Nikita Alexandrov Signing: Ex-Blues Pick Expected in KHL
Highlights Nikita Alexandrov is expected to sign with the KHL's Shanghai Dragons
The 2019 second-round pick has not played an NHL game since 2023-24
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Hellebuyck Trade: The 8 Teams That Actually Fit
Highlights The Athletic laid out eight teams that fit a Connor Hellebuyck trade
Winnipeg wants a top-six forward, a 1B goalie for Stuart Skinner and...
Gaudreau Brothers Anniversary: Two Years Since Aug. 29, 2024
Highlights Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed two years ago today in Salem County, New Jersey
Tributes came in Saturday from Calgary, Columbus and hockey...
Hellebuyck Trade: Sabres Deal Died Over One Draft Pick
Highlights Marty Biron says Buffalo asked for Winnipeg's No. 8 pick and Kevin Cheveldayoff said no
Murat Ates says the Jets want a top-six forward,...
NHL Tax Advantage: Hellebuyck to Florida a ‘Dodgers Situation’
Highlights Connor Hellebuyck's trade request has pundits worried about where he wants to go
Teams from no-income-tax states have reached each of the last seven...
