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.
Flames Draft Jarome Iginla’s Son Joe at No. 65
The Flames drafted Joe Iginla 65th overall, the son of franchise legend Jarome Iginla, reuniting the family in Calgary.
Penguins Draft Markus Ruck, Reuniting Him With Twin Liam
Highlights Penguins drafted Markus Ruck 39th overall, a day after taking twin brother Liam at No. 22
First set of twins drafted by the same...
Drew Doughty Won’t Sign Extension With Kings This Summer
Ken Holland says the Kings won't sign Drew Doughty to an extension this summer, with the two sides set to revisit a deal in 2027.
Rangers Sign Dorofeyev to $77M Deal After Vegas Trade
Highlights Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, then sign him to a seven-year, $77 million extension
The $11 million cap hit lands after a 37-goal...
Bruins Acquire JJ Peterka in Trade With Mammoth
Highlights Boston lands German winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth
The Mammoth get the No. 23 pick and a top-10 protected 2028 first
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Alex Tuch Explains Why He Chose the Capitals
Highlights Alex Tuch spoke for the first time since his sign-and-trade from Buffalo to Washington
He credited meetings with GM Chris Patrick and coach Spencer...
Leafs Open the 2026 NHL Draft at No. 1: McKenna or...
Highlights The 2026 NHL Draft opens Friday at 7 p.m. ET from KeyBank Center in Buffalo
Toronto picks first for the first time since taking...
Jason Robertson Rejects $120M Offer From the Kraken
Jason Robertson turned down an eight-year, roughly $15 million per season offer from the Kraken, blowing up a sign-and-trade built around Seattle's No. 7 pick.
Hurricanes Make a Pitch for Hellebuyck: Pick Plus Nikishin
Highlights Frank Seravalli reports the Hurricanes made a pitch this week for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck
Carolina’s offer is believed to include a first-round pick...
Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin From Avalanche
Highlights Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets on Thursday
Colorado got a 2026 second, a 2027 third, and a 2028 fifth-round pick back
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