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.
Kyle Palmieri Injury: Islanders Vet Targets Training Camp
Highlights Kyle Palmieri is seven months removed from surgery on the ACL he tore in November
The Islanders forward says he feels good on the...
Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold Medal Game: USA vs Canada Saturday
The United States and Canada both won Friday to set up a Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal game in Edmonton, their first at this event since 2013.
Sidney Crosby Turns 39, Sits 39 Points Shy of 1,800
Highlights Sidney Crosby turned 39 on Friday with his 21st NHL season on deck
The Penguins captain is closing in on a career points number...
Jet Greaves on Team Canada: ‘Honored to Be in That Conversation’
Highlights Jet Greaves says he is honored to be mentioned in the conversation for Canada’s crease
The Blue Jackets goalie put up a 1.88 goals-against...
Evander Kane vs Mark Spector: ‘You Might Start Crying’
Highlights Evander Kane and Sportsnet's Mark Spector traded shots on X
Kane dragged an old locker room run-in into his reply
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Kopitar Jersey Retirement: Kings Set Date, Add Bronze Statue
Highlights Kings will retire Anze Kopitar’s No. 11 on Feb. 24, 2027 against Montreal
A bronze statue of the franchise scoring leader goes up outside...
Noah Philp Retirement: Ex-Oiler Quits Hockey at 27
Highlights Noah Philp retired at 27, six weeks after signing with SHL club HV71
The former Oilers and Hurricanes forward says his motivation is gone
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Ovechkin Plunger Story: Why He Taped One to His Stick
Highlights Ovechkin explained the plunger he once taped to his stick at a Capitals practice
The bit started with a Dale Hunter insult after a...
Gunnar Conboy 2027 NHL Draft: USA Coach Sees Tom Wilson
Highlights Team USA coach Reid Cashman compares Gunnar Conboy to Capitals forward Tom Wilson
The 6-foot-3 winger is an associate captain and a 2027 NHL...
Blue Jackets Affiliation: Nailers Land in Columbus System
Highlights Blue Jackets sign a two-year ECHL affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers through 2027-28
Wheeling spent 28 seasons with Pittsburgh before the Penguins walked away...
