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.
Grier: Carlsson Offer Sheet Changed Celebrini Extension Talks
Highlights Mike Grier says Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet changed things “a little bit” on the Macklin Celebrini extension
Grier says Celebrini could have asked for...
Gavin McKenna Leafs Jersey Debut: First Look at No. 92
Highlights Gavin McKenna wore a full Maple Leafs uniform in public for the first time Wednesday in Chicago
The No. 1 pick gave up his...
Sauvageau Hire: New Canada GM Won’t Rule Out Coaching
Highlights Hockey Canada named Danièle Sauvageau GM of the national women’s team through the 2030 Olympics
The 2002 Olympic gold medal coach would not rule...
Matt Savoie Contract: Oilers Haven’t Opened Extension Talks
Highlights Agent Gerry Johannson says the Oilers and Matt Savoie have not opened extension talks
Savoie has one year left at an $886,666 cap hit...
Corey Perry Fueled by Son Griffin in Kings Return at 41
Highlights Corey Perry is back with the Kings for a 22nd NHL season at 41
His 9-year-old son Griffin is a big part of why...
Topias Vilen Signing: Devils Wrap Up Their Last RFA
Highlights Devils re-sign defenseman Topias Vilen to a one-year, two-way deal worth $850K in the NHL
Vilen was New Jersey's last restricted free agent after...
Red Wings Re-Sign Carter Gylander After a .942 AHL Season
Highlights Detroit re-signed goalie Carter Gylander to a one-year, two-way contract Tuesday
Gylander went 7-0-2 with a .942 save percentage in eight AHL games last...
Drake Batherson Extension: Senators Aren’t Close on a Deal
Highlights League sources say the Senators and Drake Batherson “aren’t close” on an extension
Executives peg Batherson as high as $11 million a year on...
Foligno on Quinn Hughes Extension: ‘Why Would You Leave Here?’
Highlights Nick Foligno says walking away from Minnesota should be a non-starter for Quinn Hughes
Foligno used his own reunion with brother Marcus as the...
Tarasenko Free Agency: NHL’s Best UFA Left Still Waiting
Highlights Vladimir Tarasenko is the top free agent left on the board with camps six weeks away
The Hockey News listed Buffalo, Edmonton, Tampa Bay...
