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.
Morgan Frost Contract: Flames Weighing Extension or Trade
Highlights Morgan Frost is one year from unrestricted free agency and the Flames have not opened extension talks
His current deal carries a $4.375 million...
Batherson Extension: ‘No Secret’ Senators Want Him Signed
Highlights Steve Staios says extension talks with Drake Batherson are ongoing and Ottawa wants him signed
Batherson is coming off a 33-goal, 71-point season on...
Quinn Hughes Extension: Russo Floats a $20M Price Tag
Highlights Michael Russo says Quinn Hughes could push toward $20 million a year on his next deal
Hughes still intends to extend in Minnesota, but...
Filip Gustavsson Injury: Opening Night Still in Question
Highlights Filip Gustavsson's availability for the start of the season is in doubt after offseason hip surgery
Jesper Wallstedt opens the year in the Wild...
NHL Eight-Year Contracts: One Month Left Before the Cutoff
Highlights Saturday puts the NHL one month from the deadline to hand out an eight-year contract
Seven players have signed max-term deals this summer, with...
NHL Free Agency Bargains: Blankenburg Tops Tarasenko, Laine
Highlights Daily Faceoff ranks Nick Blankenburg the best bargain left in NHL free agency, above Vladimir Tarasenko
Patrik Laine, Michael Bunting and James van Riemsdyk...
Fantilli Contract: Werenski Says ‘It’ll Get Done’
Highlights Zach Werenski is not worried about Adam Fantilli’s unsigned contract
Elliotte Friedman has Columbus and Fantilli’s camp millions apart
Read below for the full quote...
Dylan Larkin Trade: Bruins Told to Get on His List
Highlights Boston is not on Dylan Larkin's three-team trade list
The Hockey News says Don Sweeney's job is to change that
Read below for Larkin's numbers...
Aube-Kubel Signing: Cup Champ Headed to KHL’s Dinamo Minsk
Highlights Nicolas Aube-Kubel has agreed to terms with the KHL's Dinamo Minsk
The 2022 Stanley Cup winner played six NHL games last season with Minnesota
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Roslovic Signing: Maple Leafs Are ‘Ready to Win’
Highlights Jack Roslovic went on TSN 1050’s OverDrive to explain why he picked Toronto in free agency
The 29-year-old signed a two-year, $8 million deal...
