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.
Morrissey Injury: Jets D-Man Week-to-Week, No Surgery
Josh Morrissey is now week-to-week with an upper-body injury 🤕 The Jets say he won't need surgery after getting more information on the injury ⬇️
Eklund Surgery: Senators Winger Out 10-12 Weeks
William Eklund is out 10-12 weeks after ankle surgery 🤕 The Senators winger tore an ankle tendon on a Simon Benoit hit, after coach Travis Green first said he didn't expect surgery ⬇️
Dave Hakstol Hire: Arizona State Taps Avalanche Assistant
Dave Hakstol is becoming Arizona State's head coach, per Elliotte Friedman. The Avalanche assistant takes over a program in crisis after Greg Powers was placed on leave ⬇️
Ovechkin Holl Goal: Ovi Tries to Take Credit vs. Canadiens
Alex Ovechkin tried to take credit for Justin Holl's go-ahead goal against the Canadiens 😂 Holl's response after the Capitals' 5-4 win ⬇️
Hintz Shootout Winner: Stars Edge Avalanche in Wild Finish
Roope Hintz scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Stars a 3-2 win over the Avalanche 😳 Colorado had two goals wiped out and Gavin Brindley hit both posts in the wild finish ⬇️
Hutson Bowl: Capitals Beat Canadiens 5-4, Tuch Scores Twice
The Capitals beat the Canadiens 5-4 in the first NHL game between Lane and Cole Hutson Alex Tuch scored twice, Lane had a goal and an assist, and Cole set up a Washington goal ⬇️
Mathieu Olivier Fine: Blue Jackets Forward Hit With Maximum
Mathieu Olivier was fined the maximum $5,000 for slashing Uvis Balinskis 😬 The Blue Jackets forward admits he has no explanation for it ⬇️
Taylor Hall Injury: Brind’Amour Says It ‘Doesn’t Look Good’
Rod Brind'Amour says Taylor Hall's upper-body injury doesn't look good 🤕 The Hurricanes recalled Bradly Nadeau and are now short Hall and captain Jordan Staal ⬇️
Heritage Classic Fan Festival: PreGame Set for Winnipeg
The NHL's Heritage Classic fan festival in Winnipeg will have the Stanley Cup on site 🏆 The Scotiabank NHL PreGame runs Oct. 25 before Canadiens vs. Jets, with 20+ partner activations ⬇️
Edvinsson Trade: Horcoff Has ‘Zero Interest’ in Dealing Him
Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff says he has "zero interest" in trading Simon Edvinsson. He also said there's no update on Dylan Larkin's trade request ⬇️
