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.
Report: Leafs Agreed to Trade Knies to Canadiens at Deadline
The Leafs agreed to trade Matthew Knies to the Canadiens at the deadline. The deal died with the clock.
Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin Requests Trade
Highlights Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman
Larkin holds a full no-trade clause and is signed through 2030-31...
Marcus Foligno Surprised With King Clancy Trophy at Hospital
Marcus Foligno thought he was touring a hospital. His brother Nick was waiting with the King Clancy Trophy.
NHL Backs Vegas Blocking Cassidy: ‘Completely Reasonable’
Bettman and Daly say Vegas is within its rights to block Bruce Cassidy from interviewing with the Oilers and Kings.
Stanley Pup Returns June 8 With Ovechkin, 32 Rescue Dogs
The NHL's Stanley Pup returns June 8 with 32 rescue dogs, Alex Ovechkin and the best pun names in hockey.
Canadiens Give Gallagher’s Agent Green Light to Find Trade
Highlights Canadiens gave agent Gerry Johansson permission to facilitate a Brendan Gallagher trade
The 34-year-old has one year left at $6.5 million with a full...
Islanders, Lee ‘Far Apart’ as Captain Eyes Free Agency
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun says Anders Lee and the Islanders are “far apart” on a new deal, with the 35-year-old captain expected to hit the market on July 1.
Devils Legend Patrik Elias Named GM of Czechia Men’s Team
Devils all-time leading scorer Patrik Elias is the new GM of Czechia's men's national team, the Czech Ice Hockey Federation announced Wednesday.
Bettman, 74: ‘I Can’t Do This Forever’ on NHL Future
Gary Bettman acknowledged a succession plan has been in discussion for at least two years, but the 74-year-old commissioner called retirement reports “greatly exaggerated.”
Ehlers Beats Hart 25 Seconds Into Stanley Cup Final
Nikolaj Ehlers buried Carter Hart 25 seconds into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the fastest opener since 1976.
