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.
Wild Outlook: Guerin Says Being Good Isn’t Good Enough
Highlights Bill Guerin says the Wild cannot be complacent after last season’s second-round exit
Minnesota lost Zuccarello, Johansson and Tarasenko, then traded for Blake Coleman...
Auston Matthews Injury: Chiropractor Hints at Back History
Highlights Auston Matthews' chiropractor gave his first Toronto radio interview this week
One line about the Leafs captain's lower back set off two days of...
NHL Breakout Candidates 2026-27: Ryan Leonard Leads the List
Highlights Seven second-year players are named NHL breakout candidates for 2026-27
Ryan Leonard, Zayne Parekh and Gabe Perreault headline the group
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Hellebuyck Trade: Morrissey Hopes ‘Helle Is Back’ in Winnipeg
Highlights Josh Morrissey says he hopes Connor Hellebuyck is back in a Jets uniform this season
Morrissey called the trade speculation around his goalie part...
Sasha Pastujov Signing: Canadiens Pay the League Minimum
Highlights Canadiens signed Sasha Pastujov to a one-year, two-way deal at the $850,000 league minimum
The 23-year-old led the AHL's San Diego Gulls in scoring...
Prokop Brothers Signing: Luke and Josh Reunite in ECHL
Highlights Luke and Josh Prokop signed with the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays for 2026-27
Washington's organization now has four sets of brothers spread across its...
Golden Knights Center Ice Logo: Roulette Wheel for Season X
Highlights Vegas installed its Season X center ice logo at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday
The 10th anniversary crest sits inside a red-and-black roulette wheel
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Hallander Injury Update: ‘Maybe No More Hockey for Me’
Highlights Filip Hallander says he is 100 percent healthy after a blood clot and a lung issue wiped out his season
The Penguins forward has...
Oilers’ Devon Levi: Luongo Cried Over His 2021 Trade
Highlights Roberto Luongo personally chose Devon Levi with Florida's 212th pick in the 2020 draft
Luongo was in tears on the phone when he called...
Penguins Trade Offer: Roster Player for Senators’ 25th Pick
Highlights A Senators behind-the-scenes video shows Pittsburgh offered a roster player for the 25th overall pick at the 2026 draft
Vancouver called too, dangling picks...
