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.
Mason Marchment Sharks: Playoffs Are ‘the Bare Minimum’
Highlights Mason Marchment says reaching the playoffs is “the bare minimum” for the Sharks this season
He will wear No. 27 in San Jose, the...
Team USA Trade Requests: Four Gold Medalists Wanted Out
Highlights Connor Hellebuyck is the fourth 2026 U.S. Olympic gold medalist to try to get out inside a year
Brady Tkachuk and Quinn Hughes are...
Cheveldayoff on Hellebuyck Trade: ‘No Update at This Time’
Highlights Kevin Cheveldayoff answered Connor Hellebuyck's public trade request with a statement of his own Thursday
The Jets general manager said there is "no update...
Kevin Korchinski Contract: Still Unsigned With Camp Weeks Away
Highlights Kevin Korchinski is still without a contract with Blackhawks camp weeks away
The 2022 seventh overall pick has played just 29 NHL games in...
NHL Goalie Prospects 2026-27: Fowler Likened to Carey Price
Highlights Jacob Fowler is the new No. 1 goalie prospect in hockey
Trey Augustine, Joshua Ravensbergen and Sebastian Cossa round out the top four
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Cale Makar Contract: Avalanche Agree to Terms on Extension
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Avalanche and Cale Makar are closing in on an extension
Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports the two sides...
Western Conference Offseason Winners: Sharks Top the List
Highlights Daily Faceoff has the Sharks as the Western Conference's biggest offseason winner
Utah lands second after adding Vincent Trocheck, Anders Lee and Sebastian Cossa
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Darnell Nurse Trade: Pronger Says Oilers Will Feel It
Highlights Chris Pronger thinks the Oilers will feel the Darnell Nurse trade more than Edmonton fans expect
Pronger says the $9.25 million cap hit, not...
Matt Boldy Golf: Wild Star Tees Off in a Pro Event
Highlights Matt Boldy tees off Thursday in a PGA TOUR Americas event in Brainerd, Minnesota
The Wild winger is coming off Olympic gold and a...
Sabres Season Tickets Sold Out: Waitlist Opens in Buffalo
Highlights Sabres have sold out season tickets for 2026-27 and opened a waiting list
A $100 deposit buys early access, playoff presale and a ProShop...
