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.
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...
Sharks Sign Jacob Trouba to Four-Year Free Agency Deal
Highlights Jacob Trouba signed a four-year, $33 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on the opening day of free agency
The deal carries an...
Jets Sign Mario Ferraro Away From Sharks in Free Agency
Highlights Jets sign defenseman Mario Ferraro to a three-year contract in free agency
Deal carries a $4 million cap hit and an eight-team no-trade clause
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Oilers Sign Cup Champion Frederik Andersen in Free Agency
Highlights Oilers sign goalie Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract in free agency
The 36-year-old just won the Stanley Cup with Carolina in June
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Werenski Ends Trade Drama, Wants To Stay In Columbus
Highlights Zach Werenski shut down the trade drama and said he wants to stay in Columbus
The Norris winner reportedly vetoed a deal to Dallas...
Maple Leafs Sign Jack Roslovic, Reunite Him With Matthews
Highlights Maple Leafs sign Jack Roslovic to a two-year deal worth $8 million
The right-shot forward reunites with childhood friend Auston Matthews in Toronto
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Maple Leafs Acquire Nick Paul in Trade With Lightning
Highlights Leafs land Nick Paul from Tampa Bay for goalie Dennis Hildeby and two draft picks
Paul carries a $3.15M cap hit through 2028-29 and...
Mammoth Acquire Vincent Trocheck in Trade With Rangers
Highlights Utah acquires center Vincent Trocheck from the Rangers for Sean Durzi, prospect Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick
Trocheck posted 53 points in...
Capitals Sign Blue Jackets Captain Boone Jenner
Highlights Capitals sign Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million contract
The 33-year-old center leaves Columbus as the franchise's all-time games leader
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Oilers Trade Darnell Nurse to Sharks
Highlights Edmonton dealt defenseman Darnell Nurse to San Jose on Wednesday, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman
Shakir Mukhamadullin heads back to the Oilers with no salary...
