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.
New Penguins Owners Want Lemieux Back With Open Arms
New Penguins governor Geoff Hoffmann says the team would welcome Mario Lemieux back with open arms under Hoffmann Family ownership.
McDavid: We Brought Babcock In to Be Hard on Me and...
Highlights Connor McDavid says the Oilers hired Mike Babcock to hold the stars accountable
Babcock told McDavid, Draisaitl and Hyman they share blame for Edmonton's...
Panthers Acquire Garnet Hathaway From Flyers
Highlights Panthers land Garnet Hathaway and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Flyers
Florida sends back a 2026 fifth and a 2027 fourth, with Philadelphia...
Tom Wilson Hopes Ovechkin Returns for a 22nd Season
Highlights Tom Wilson wants Alex Ovechkin back for a 22nd season in Washington
Wilson called Ovechkin to talk it over and caught him on vacation...
Sabres Sign Zach Benson to Seven-Year, $52.5M Extension
Highlights Zach Benson signed a seven-year, $52.5 million extension with the Sabres
The deal carries a $7.5 million cap hit and runs through 2032-33
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Wild Owner: ‘We Are Going to Re-Sign’ Quinn Hughes
Highlights Wild owner Craig Leipold says Minnesota will re-sign Quinn Hughes to a new contract
Hughes is entering the final year of his deal and...
Capitals Land Alex Tuch in $84M Sign-and-Trade With Sabres
Highlights The Capitals are acquiring Alex Tuch from Buffalo in a sign-and-trade
Tuch signs an eight-year, $84 million extension at a $10.5 million cap hit
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Mike Grier Says Sharks Aren’t Afraid to Trade No. 2 Pick
Highlights Mike Grier says the Sharks are "not afraid" to trade the No. 2 pick in Friday's draft
San Jose holds three first-round picks: No....
Mike Babcock Denies Wrongdoing at First Oilers Presser
Mike Babcock said he doesn't believe he crossed a line in Columbus at his first Oilers press conference. The reaction around the NHL was brutal.
Matthew Tkachuk Takes a Dig at Senators After Brady Trade
Highlights Matthew Tkachuk explained why Florida fits Brady better than Ottawa did
He said Brady had to "wear a lot of hats" as the Senators'...
