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.
Flyers Sign Tyson Foerster to Eight-Year Extension
Highlights Foerster signs an eight-year, $56.8 million extension with a $7.1 million cap hit
The deal begins in 2027-28 once his current contract runs out
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Kraken Sign Mackie Samoskevich to Three-Year Deal
Highlights Kraken sign RFA forward Mackie Samoskevich to a three-year contract
The deal carries a $3.85 million cap hit, or $11.55 million in total
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Golden Knights Sign Rasmus Andersson to Seven-Year Deal
Highlights Rasmus Andersson re-signs with Vegas on a seven-year, $59.5 million contract
The deal carries an $8.5 million cap hit and runs through 2032-33
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Canadiens Lock Up Ivan Demidov on Eight-Year Extension
Highlights Ivan Demidov signs an eight-year extension worth $73 million to stay in Montreal
The $9.125M deal kicks in for 2027-28 and makes him the...
Blackhawks Sign Bowen Byram to Six-Year Extension
Highlights Bowen Byram signs a six-year, $75 million extension with the Blackhawks
His $12.5 million cap hit becomes the highest for any NHL defenseman
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Craig Berube Breaks Silence on Maple Leafs Firing
Craig Berube spoke for the first time since the Maple Leafs fired him in May, telling TSN's OverDrive he loved his time in Toronto.
Panthers Closing In on Eetu Luostarinen Extension
Highlights Pierre LeBrun reports the Panthers are working on a new extension with forward Eetu Luostarinen
Luostarinen has one year and $3 million left on...
Werenski Wants Lightning as His Trade Destination
Highlights Pierre LeBrun says the Lightning are Zach Werenski's preferred trade destination
Columbus is listening on the reigning Norris winner and wants roster help, not...
Golden Knights Re-Sign Jeremy Lauzon to Six-Year Deal
Highlights Golden Knights re-signing Jeremy Lauzon to a six-year deal worth around $4 million per season, per Chris Johnston
Lauzon leads all NHL defensemen in...
Golden Knights Trade Korczak to Penguins for Wotherspoon
Highlights Golden Knights acquire Parker Wotherspoon from Pittsburgh for Kaedan Korczak on free agency eve
Pittsburgh retains half of Wotherspoon's salary, opening more than $3...
