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.
Sharks Sign Michael Kesselring to Three-Year Extension
Highlights Sharks signed Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million extension
The deal carries a $4.5 million cap hit and runs through the 2028-29 season
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Flyers Closing In on Five-Year Vladar Extension
Highlights Pierre LeBrun reports the Flyers and Dan Vladar are closing in on a five-year extension
The deal carries a $5.5 million cap hit and...
Sabres’ Hellebuyck Trade Fell Apart Over Jets’ Pick Demand
Murat Ates says the Sabres offered the No. 4 pick and more for Connor Hellebuyck, but the Jets would not swap first-round picks.
Lightning Emerge as Surprise Zach Werenski Trade Suitor
Highlights Pierre LeBrun says the Lightning are a legit suitor for Zach Werenski
Tampa Bay was not on The Athletic's original list of eight landing...
Wild Shopping Yakov Trenin in Trade to Clear Cap Space
Highlights Wild are shopping Yakov Trenin to clear cap space before July 1 free agency
The move is tied to Minnesota's pursuit of Red Wings...
Sidney Crosby Welcomes Ruck Twins to the Penguins
Highlights Sidney Crosby personally called Liam and Markus Ruck to welcome them to Pittsburgh
The Penguins drafted the twins at No. 22 and No. 39,...
Capitals Know What Ovechkin’s Next Contract Looks Like
Highlights Chris Patrick says he already knows what Ovechkin’s next contract would look like if he returns
Washington has around $14.3 million in cap space...
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov Drawing Trade Interest
Highlights Teams are calling the Islanders about defenseman Alexander Romanov with July 1 approaching, per NHL.com's Stefen Rosner
Romanov's no-trade clause doesn't kick in until...
Gavin McKenna Throws First Pitch at Blue Jays Game
Highlights McKenna threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Blue Jays game a day after going No. 1 to Toronto
He swapped a Yankees hat...
Sharks Draft 7-Foot-1 Karmanov, Tallest Pick in NHL History
Highlights San Jose drafted 7-foot-1, 272-pound Alexander Karmanov 201st overall
He's the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history and the first Moldovan ever picked
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