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.
Matthew Mayich Hospitalized: ASU Player in Critical Condition
Highlights Matthew Mayich is in critical condition five days after collapsing at an ASU team workout
The 21-year-old Blues draft pick transferred to Arizona State...
John Hynes Extension: Wild Closing In on Deal for Coach
Highlights Wild are closing in on a contract extension for head coach John Hynes Announcement is expected as training camp opens next month Read below for what Bill Guerin said about his coach in May John Hynes is not going to coach out the last year of his contract in Minnesota. The Wild are “closing […]
Senators Captain: Chabot One of Three in the Running
Highlights Steve Staios and Travis Green are closing in on a call, per Bruce Garrioch
Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson and Tim Stutzle are the three...
Babcock Lines: The McDavid-Draisaitl ‘Nuclear Option’
Highlights The Athletic says Mike Babcock's biggest September call is whether Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl drive separate lines
Babcock kept Auston Matthews and Mitch...
NHL Atlanta Arena: Alpharetta Approves 20,000-Seat Plan
Highlights Alpharetta City Council voted 4-3 to rezone North Point Mall for a 20,000-seat NHL arena
An NHL team has to commit to the site...
Hurricanes Outlook 2026-27: Canes Favored to Repeat
Highlights Daily Faceoff picks Carolina to win the Metropolitan Division again and sees a real path to a repeat
The Hurricanes did not add a...
Alberta-Born NHL All-Star Team: Nylander on the Top Line
Highlights Alberta has 62 active NHL players, second only to Ontario
Calgary-born William Nylander lands on the top line with Taylor Hall and Brayden Point
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Hart Trophy 2026-27: McDavid Leads a Loaded Top 10
Highlights Connor McDavid opens as the Hart Trophy favorite at +275 for 2026-27
Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov both sit at +400 on the board
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Bernie Parent Goalie Camp: ‘It’s a Beautiful Thing’
Highlights More than 35 goalies ages 7 to 17 skated at the first Bernie Parent Memorial Camp outside Philadelphia
Flyers Charities and Ed Snider Youth...
Roger McQueen: Ducks Prospect Has ‘Chance to Be Unstoppable’
Highlights Roger McQueen wants a Ducks roster spot after a seven-game AHL cameo in San Diego
The 6-foot-5 forward won Hockey East Rookie of the...
