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Evan McLeod

Evan McLeod
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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.

Canes Set Modern NHL Record for Longest Wait Between Series

The Hurricanes' 11-day layoff before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final is the longest gap between playoff series in modern NHL history.

Ruff’s ‘JFG’ Message Sparked Sabres’ Game 6 Rout of Habs

Lindy Ruff revealed the mantra behind Buffalo's 8-3 Game 6 rout of Montreal: JFG. Just f---ing go.

Dahlin First D-Man Ever With 5 Points in Elimination Game

Rasmus Dahlin becomes the first defenseman in NHL history with 5 points in an elimination game as Buffalo forces Game 7.

Suzuki: Game 6 Loss ‘Probably the Worst Game We’ve Played’

Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki didn't dodge anything after Montreal blew a 3-1 lead and lost 8-3 to the Sabres in Game 6.

Sabres Score 7 Unanswered, Hammer Habs 8-3 to Force Game 7

The Sabres trailed 3-1 in the first period before scoring seven unanswered goals to hammer the Canadiens 8-3 in Game 6 and force Game 7 in Buffalo.

Flyers Fan Paints ‘RIP Bozo’ Crosby Dive Outline on Ice

A Flyers fan used the team's paint-the-ice day to chalk Sidney Crosby's Game 3 embellishment dive on the Xfinity Mobile Arena ice.

Laich: Even Crosby Couldn’t Match Early Ovechkin’s Ferocity

Brooks Laich says early-career Ovechkin's competitive ferocity put him in a class even Crosby and MacKinnon couldn't touch.

Backstrom Stays With Brynäs but May Miss 2026-27 SHL Season

Brynäs IF picked up the option year on Nicklas Backstrom's contract, but spring injury problems with no clear end date could keep the 38-year-old Capitals legend off the ice for the entire 2026-27 SHL season.

St. Louis: Goalie Coach Made the Call to Keep Dobes In...

Martin St. Louis says goalie coach Marco Marciano, not him, made the call to keep Jakub Dobes in net during Game 5.

Bourque Compares Schaefer to Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby

Ray Bourque puts Schaefer in the same conversation as Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby and Ovechkin.

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