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.
Hurricanes Troll Flyers, Eagles, Phillies After Win
The Hurricanes took a shot at all of Philadelphia sports after beating the Flyers 😂 Carolina says it has won more games in Philly in nine days than the Flyers, Eagles and Phillies combined this month ⬇️
Flyers Losing Streak: Franchise-Record Start Hits Seven
The Flyers set a franchise record for the worst start to a season 😬 Philadelphia lost its seventh straight to open 2026-27, 4-1 to Carolina, and is one of three teams without a win ⬇️
Ovechkin Goal No. 930: First of Final Season vs. Kraken
Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal of the final season, career No. 930 🚨 He ended a four-game drought against the Kraken, but the Capitals lost 5-3 ⬇️
Patrik Laine Signing: Flames, Red Wings Have Discussed It
Patrik Laine is still waiting on a call 👀 TSN's Pierre LeBrun says the Flames and Red Wings have both discussed signing him ⬇️
Dylan Larkin Trade: His Take on Habs Fans’ Chants
Dylan Larkin called the Bell Centre's "We Want Larkin" chants "interesting" 😳 The Red Wings center still has a trade request in and no Canadian team on his list ⬇️
Jacob Fowler Shutout: First Canadiens Goalie to Do This
Jacob Fowler is the first Canadiens goalie to record a shutout and allow no shootout goals in the same game 😤 The 21-year-old stopped all 30 shots and six straight shooters against Detroit ⬇️
Flames Winless Start: 0-5 Is Worst in Franchise History
The Calgary Flames are 0-5-0 for the first time in franchise history 😳 They are the only NHL team without a point and have been outscored 27-8 ⬇️
Mitch Marner Overtime Goal: Golden Knights Edge Kings
Mitch Marner scored his first overtime winner with the Golden Knights 🔥 He beat the Kings 2-1 at 2:40 of OT after a face-off win and a Mark Stone feed ⬇️
Cutter Gauthier Injury: Ducks Winger Exits With Upper-Body Issue
Cutter Gauthier left the Ducks' win over the Flames with an upper-body injury 🤕 Ryan Poehling also went down on his game-winning goal, and Anaheim has no update on either forward ⬇️
Kaprizov Hat Trick: Wild Star Torches Panthers in Florida
Kirill Kaprizov scored his seventh career hat trick in the Wild's 4-1 win over the Panthers 🎩 He now has six goals in five games, matching the NHL lead ⬇️
