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.
Canadiens Sign Jakub Dobes to Three-Year Extension
Highlights Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to a three-year, $16.1 million extension
The deal kicks in for 2027-28 and keeps their new No. 1 through...
Zellweger Sees Opportunity After Trade to Sabres
Highlights Sabres acquired Olen Zellweger from Anaheim to help replace Bowen Byram
The 22-year-old signed a three-year, $9.3 million deal and sees a clear opening...
Flyers Sign Dan Vladar to Five-Year Extension
The Flyers signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension on the first day of free agency.
Avalanche Sign Jaden Schwartz in Colorado Homecoming
Highlights Colorado signs Jaden Schwartz to a three-year, $9.75 million contract
The former Colorado College forward returns to the state where he played his college...
Ovechkin Re-Signs With Capitals, Ends Retirement Talk
Highlights Ovechkin re-signs with Washington on a one-year, $4.25 million contract for 2026-27
The 40-year-old passed on retirement and returns for his 22nd NHL season
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Flames Trade Coleman, Maatta to Wild for Jacob Middleton
Highlights Flames land defenseman Jacob Middleton and three draft picks from Minnesota
Wild get Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta, with Calgary retaining half of Coleman's...
Capitals GM Confident on Ovechkin Contract Despite Cap Crunch
Highlights Capitals GM Chris Patrick says he's still confident Washington can fit Alex Ovechkin under the cap
Performance bonuses on an over-35 deal are the...
Nico Hischier Signs Five-Year Extension With Devils
Highlights Nico Hischier agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Devils
The deal is worth $58.5 million and begins in the 2027-28 season
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Sharks Land Darnell Nurse in Trade With the Oilers
Highlights Sharks acquire Darnell Nurse from Edmonton for Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp with no salary retained
San Jose takes on the full $9.25 million...
Kings Sign Corey Perry, Load Up on Veterans in Free Agency
Highlights Kings signed Corey Perry, Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula and Erik Gustafsson on Day 1 of free agency
Los Angeles finished 29th in goals per...
