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.
Crosby Gear: New CCM Tacks, Same Junior-Era Shoulder Pads
Highlights CCM posted photos Thursday of Sidney Crosby in its new Tacks XR Pro protective gear
Crosby has worn the same Reebok/Jofa shoulder pads since...
Ovechkin Goals Record: 11 Away From Passing Gretzky Again
Highlights Ovechkin sits at 1,006 career goals, 11 behind Gretzky's combined mark of 1,016
His 32-goal season at age 40 puts the record inside reach...
Don Granato Hire: Blue Jackets Add Ex-Sabres Coach
Highlights Blue Jackets named Don Granato an assistant on Rick Bowness' staff Thursday
First NHL job for Granato since Buffalo fired him as head coach...
Färjestad Cancels Cal Foote Contract Two Days After Signing
Highlights Färjestad BK has canceled Cal Foote's contract two days after announcing the signing
The Swedish club says reaction from supporters, members and partners forced...
Erik Karlsson Trade Buzz: Senators, Maple Leafs Floated as Fits
Highlights Josh Yohe would be surprised if the Penguins hand Erik Karlsson a new deal
Jimmy Murphy floated Ottawa and Toronto as landing spots before...
Red Wings GM Search: Detroit in No Rush to Replace Yzerman
Highlights Red Wings are two weeks into their GM search with nobody firmly linked to the job
Detroit sees no reason to rush because no...
DeBrincat Trade Talk Cools: ‘This Is My Home’ in Detroit
Highlights Bob Duff says a DeBrincat trade or free-agent exit is unlikely if Detroit pays market value
The winger is a year from unrestricted free...
World Junior Summer Showcase: Carels’ White Skates Turn Heads
Highlights Carson Carels is wearing white skates at the World Junior Summer Showcase and taking chirps for it
Patrik Kerkola made 34 saves as Finland...
Sillinger on Blue Jackets Drought: ‘Enough Talking About It’
Highlights Cole Sillinger says the Blue Jackets are done talking about their playoff drought
Columbus hasn't reached the postseason since 2019-20 and missed by six...
Jordan Staal on Staying in Carolina: ‘I Believe in Raleigh’
Highlights Jordan Staal explains why he never pushed his way out of Carolina across 14 seasons
The 37-year-old captain became the oldest Conn Smythe winner...
