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.
Karmanov Fight: 7-Foot-1 Sharks Prospect Drops the Gloves
Highlights Alexander Karmanov, the tallest player ever drafted at 7-foot-1, got into a scrap in his first game in a Sharks sweater
San Jose beat...
Trevor Connelly Injury: Helped Off After Hit From Behind
Highlights Trevor Connelly was helped off the ice by a trainer after a hit from behind in Saturday's Rookie Faceoff game
Utah's Gabe Smith got...
Kreider Contract: Canadiens Sign Their Old Villain
Chris Kreider agreed to a one-year deal with the Canadiens on Saturday, 12 years after his collision with Carey Price ended Montreal's 2014 playoff run.
Seth Jarvis Injury: Skating Already, Out for Opening Night
Highlights Seth Jarvis is skating again, but he won't be in the lineup when Carolina opens the season
Rehab from shoulder surgery is on schedule,...
Blankenburg Tryout: Maple Leafs Bring Him to Camp
Highlights Nick Blankenburg is expected at Maple Leafs training camp on a tryout
The 5-foot-9 defenseman set a career high with 24 points and still...
Edvinsson Contract: Offer Sheet Interest, No GM to Call
Highlights Simon Edvinsson says other clubs showed interest this summer while his Red Wings contract sits unsigned
Detroit has had no permanent GM since Steve...
Friedman: Hellebuyck Trade ‘Has to Happen’ in Winnipeg
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck are past repairing after last season
Buffalo, Utah and Carolina lead the market, with New Jersey...
James Hagens Rookie Camp: ‘You Just Hope You Can Make the...
Highlights James Hagens opened Bruins Rookie Camp on Friday at Warrior Ice Arena
The 19-year-old stayed in Boston all summer and calls it the best...
Tanner Adams Trade: Sudbury Sends 17 Picks to Brampton
Highlights Sudbury gave up 15 draft picks plus two compensatory selections for Tanner Adams' rights
Brampton walks away with the 2027 fifth overall pick and...
Beniers on Robertson Trade Snub: ‘We Don’t Want You, Anyway’
Highlights Matty Beniers says the Kraken room took Jason Robertson's rejection personally
Seattle offered Robertson eight years at roughly $15 million per season in June
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