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.
Bo Horvat Named Islanders Captain, Replacing Anders Lee
Highlights Bo Horvat is the 16th captain in New York Islanders history
He replaces Anders Lee, who left for Utah on July 1
Read below for...
Kaprizov, Wild Teammates Lead Skol Chant at Vikings Game
Highlights Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jonas Brodin and Jesper Wallstedt led the Skol chant before the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium
All four...
Matthews Injury: Chayka Says He’s ‘Full Green-Light’ for Camp
Highlights John Chayka says Auston Matthews is “pretty much 100 percent ready to go physically” for Maple Leafs camp
Matthews tore the MCL in his...
Cam Lund Injury: Musty Fought the Guy Who Hit Him
Highlights Cam Lund left San Jose's Rookie Faceoff opener with an upper-body injury after a hit from Kings defenseman Jared Woolley
Quentin Musty, who lived...
Malkin KHL Return: ‘We Are in Contact,’ Metallurg Says
Highlights Metallurg director Alexei Zhloba says the KHL club wanted Evgeni Malkin back in Magnitogorsk this season
Malkin re-signed in Pittsburgh on a one-year deal...
Carson Soucy Signing: Blue Jackets Give Him a PTO
Highlights Blue Jackets signed veteran defenseman Carson Soucy to a professional tryout on Sunday
Soucy has 441 NHL games with the Wild, Kraken, Canucks, Rangers...
Gavin McKenna Michigan Goal Lights Up Leafs Rookie Camp
Highlights Gavin McKenna scored a Michigan on his first rep of Maple Leafs rookie practice Friday
Toronto pulled the No. 1 pick from the Prospect...
Bolduc Extension: Canadiens Deal Runs Straight to UFA
Highlights Zachary Bolduc signed a four-year extension with the Canadiens at a $4.2 million cap hit
The term carries him straight to unrestricted free agency...
Ivar Stenberg Debut: Two Goals in 25 Seconds for Sharks
Highlights Ivar Stenberg scored twice in 25 seconds in his first game with the Sharks
The No. 2 pick skated between Michael Misa and Igor...
Alberts Smits Debut: Two Assists, Three Goals Against
Highlights Alberts Smits assisted on both Rangers goals in his first game in New York colors
The No. 5 pick was also on the ice...
