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.
Panthers Eyeing Connor Hellebuyck as Jets Take Calls
Highlights Panthers among teams interested in Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, per TSN's Darren Dreger
Hellebuyck has five years left at an $8.5 million cap hit,...
Sabres Trade Bowen Byram to Blackhawks for No. 4 Pick
Highlights Buffalo sends Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway to Chicago for the No. 4 overall pick
The Sabres also pick up defenseman Louis Crevier and...
NHL Eyes Houston, Austin for Second Texas Team
Gary Bettman says the NHL is exploring a second Texas team in Houston or Austin with the Friedkin family.
Capitals Acquire Jordan Kyrou in Trade With Blues
Highlights Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from the Blues for Connor McMichael, prospect Milton Gastrin and the No. 16 pick
Kyrou has five years left on...
Morgan Rielly Open to Trade, Submits Western-Heavy List
TSN's Pierre LeBrun says Morgan Rielly is open to a trade and gave the Leafs a Western Conference heavy list, with San Jose and Anaheim high on it.
Oilers Hire Mike Babcock as Head Coach After NHL Clears Him
Highlights The Oilers officially named Mike Babcock their head coach on Tuesday
The hire came only after the NHL cleared Babcock over his 2023 Columbus...
Raddysh on Joining Leafs: ‘It Means the World’
Highlights Darren Raddysh joins the Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade from Tampa Bay
The hometown defenseman signed an eight-year, $8.5 million deal before the move
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Lightning Now the Favorite to Sign John Carlson
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Lightning are now the heavy favorites to land John Carlson in free agency
Most people around the league would be...
Friedman: Avalanche Have Nichushkin in Trade Talks
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Avalanche have Valeri Nichushkin in trade talks
Colorado wants cap flexibility and has only four defensemen signed for next season
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Oilers Re-Sign Connor Murphy, but Critics Aren’t Sold
Highlights Connor Murphy signs a five-year, $20.5 million extension to stay in Edmonton
The Athletic's Thomas Drance rips the Oilers for spending McDavid's savings on...
