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.
Latvia Stuns Defending Champion Team USA 4-2 at Worlds
Sandis Vilmanis scored twice empty-net as Latvia stunned defending champion Team USA 4-2 at the 2026 IIHF Worlds in Zurich.
Brind’Amour Defends Andersen: ‘This Game Wasn’t on Him at All’
Rod Brind'Amour took the heat off Frederik Andersen after Carolina's 6-2 Game 1 loss to Montreal: "This game wasn't on him at all."
Melnichuk Nearly Drops Gagarin Cup on His Face in KHL Final
Alexei Melnichuk almost dropped the Gagarin Cup on his face during Lokomotiv's KHL title celebration. Watch the fall.
Eichel: ‘I Haven’t Scored in a Million Days’ as VGK Wins...
Jack Eichel ended a month-long goal drought as Vegas rallied past Colorado in Game 2 for a 2-0 series lead.
McNabb Leaves Game 2 With Injury After Hit on Malinski
Brayden McNabb left WCF Game 2 in the 1st period after a hit on Sam Malinski and never returned for Vegas.
Strickland Calls Out Golden Knights: ‘Pick Your Champion’
UFC champ Sean Strickland challenged the Vegas Golden Knights to a boxing match on ice: "Pick your champion."
Friedman: Mario Ferraro ‘Likely Going to UFA’ From Sharks
Friedman says Mario Ferraro is likely headed to UFA on July 1 after Sharks contract talks stalled.
Staal on Game 1 Loss: ‘There Wasn’t Enough Respect’ for Habs
Carolina captain Jordan Staal blamed his team's 6-2 Game 1 loss on a lack of respect for an eighth-seed Canadiens team.
Slavin Owns Game 1 Loss: ‘I Handed Them the Game’
Jaccob Slavin took full blame for the Hurricanes' Game 1 collapse against Montreal, with a brutally honest 'I handed them the game' admission.
Canadiens Drop 4 in First Period, Beat Canes in Game 1
Canadiens drop four goals on Carolina in the first 11:32, beat the Hurricanes 4-2 to steal Game 1 in Raleigh.
