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.
McNabb, Hanifin Miss Knights Practice Before Game 4
Noah Hanifin and Brayden McNabb both missed Golden Knights practice Monday, raising questions a day before Game 4 of the Cup Final.
Larkin’s 3-Team Wish List: Wild, Panthers, Golden Knights
Highlights Larkin will reportedly only waive his no-trade clause for three teams
The list: Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, and Florida Panthers
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Danhausen Wants ‘Human Money’ to Lift Hurricanes Curse
Highlights WWE star Danhausen cursed the Hurricanes in a Cameo before Game 3
Carolina lost 5-4 in double overtime and trails Vegas 2-1
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Insider: Habs Will Try to Trade Gallagher Before Any Buyout
David Pagnotta says the Canadiens want to trade Brendan Gallagher before going the buyout route, with Vancouver in the mix.
Friedman: Pavelski to Get an Interview for Leafs Coaching Job
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says Joe Pavelski will get a Leafs head coach interview
Pavelski, 41, spent this season coaching his son’s 15U team in Wisconsin
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McDavid Ties Gretzky With Fifth Ted Lindsay Award
Highlights McDavid wins the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award, his fifth
Wayne Gretzky is the only other five-time winner
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Jets Didn’t Meet With Top Prospect Malhotra at NHL Combine
Highlights Caleb Malhotra says the Jets never met with him at the combine in Buffalo
Some rankings have him as high as No. 2, and...
Theodore Wins Game 3 in Double OT After Vegas Blows 4-0...
Shea Theodore won Game 3 of the Cup Final in double OT after Vegas blew a 4-0 lead to Carolina. See the wild finish.
Marner Scores Fastest Hat Trick in Stanley Cup Final History
Mitch Marner's 6:10 natural hat trick in Game 3 broke a 69-year-old Rocket Richard Stanley Cup Final record.
McNabb Returns in a Cage for Game 3 After Shot to...
Highlights Brayden McNabb returned for Game 3 less than 48 hours after taking an 87 mph slap shot to the face
He skated out in...
