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.
Marleau Tax Trial: Babcock Sold Him on a Leafs Tax Break
Highlights Marleau took the stand Wednesday as a witness in John Tavares' fight with the CRA
Both are appealing tax bills over signing bonuses they...
Kings Rebuild: 69% of Fans Want One, Front Office Doesn’t
Highlights More than 850 Kings fans answered The Athletic’s survey and 69 percent picked a rebuild over trying to win now
Over 80 percent said...
Jamie Drysdale: Flyers ‘Hungry’ After Ending Playoff Drought
Highlights Jamie Drysdale says the Flyers are “hungry” after ending a five-season playoff drought
Philadelphia went 18-7-1 down the stretch and knocked out Pittsburgh in...
NHL 27 Ratings: Werenski Joins Makar, Hughes at 95
Highlights EA Sports dropped the NHL 27 defense and goalie ratings on Wednesday
Zach Werenski, Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes all landed on 95 overall
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Morgan Rielly Trade Talk: ‘There’s Great Things Ahead’
Highlights Morgan Rielly says he expects to still be a Maple Leaf when camp opens
He has four years left at a $7.5 million cap...
Adam Engstrom Trade: Teams Keep Calling on Habs Blueliner
Highlights Rival teams have asked the Canadiens about Adam Engstrom all summer
Montreal is open to a deal but puts a steep price on the...
Cruz Lucius Trade: Ducks Grab Rights Penguins Couldn’t Use
Highlights Ducks acquire Cruz Lucius from the Penguins for future considerations
Lucius told Pittsburgh in April he would not sign an entry-level deal
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Brad Marchand Chirps William Nylander Over Workout Photo
Brad Marchand could not resist chirping William Nylander over an offseason workout photo the NHL posted on Instagram.
NHL Hometown Remix Jerseys Coming for All 32 Teams
Highlights The NHL and Fanatics are launching Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 teams
Full details are not coming until after the season starts Sept....
NHL Expansion: Daly Says Arizona Is Still a Good Market
Highlights Bill Daly says the NHL still views Arizona as a market that would work
Phoenix is now being talked about alongside Houston, Austin and...
