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.
Trevor Connelly Breakout: Vegas Prospect Ready for NHL Jump
Highlights Trevor Connelly put up 49 points in 46 AHL games, the best scoring pace among league rookies
Vegas shipped Pavel Dorofeyev to the Rangers,...
Ovechkin Highway Story: Capitals Dumped Him With His Bags
Highlights Lars Eller says the Capitals once threw Alex Ovechkin out of the car on the highway with all his bags
Dmitry Orlov gave a...
Roger McQueen Jersey: Ducks Rookie Debuts Lightning No. 95
Highlights Roger McQueen wore No. 95 on a Ducks sweater at the NHLPA x Upper Deck Rookie Showcase in Chicago
The number is a nod...
Red Wings GM Hire: Ilitch Turns to Outside Search Firm
Highlights Chris Ilitch has hired an outside search firm to find Steve Yzerman's replacement in Detroit
Shawn Horcoff is running day-to-day hockey operations but cannot...
NHL 2030 Top 30 Rankings: Celebrini Passes McDavid
Highlights Daily Faceoff’s NHL 2030 projection ranks Macklin Celebrini as the best player in hockey four years from now
Connor McDavid slides to No. 3,...
Joe Thornton Hall of Fame: San Jose Adds Jumbo to 2026...
Highlights Joe Thornton headlines the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026
Second Hall in two years for Jumbo after Toronto last November
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Hlinka Gretzky Cup Day 2: DuPont, Canada Cruise to 2-0
Highlights Captain Landon DuPont opened the scoring on the power play as Canada beat Slovakia 6-1
Czechia buried Germany 8-3 and Switzerland outlasted Sweden 7-6...
Penguins Trade Market: Pittsburgh No Longer a Top Destination
Highlights Dan Kingerski says the Penguins are no longer a top destination for trades or free agents
Dylan Larkin leaving Pittsburgh off his shortlist is...
Nicklas Backstrom Injury: Still Out as Brynäs Opens Camp
Highlights Nicklas Backstrom was not on the ice when Brynäs IF opened its 2026-27 preseason
The 38-year-old is home in Gävle but still on medical...
Simon Despres Signing: Ex-Penguins First-Rounder Joins ECHL
Highlights The Fort Wayne Komets have signed former Penguins first-rounder Simon Despres for 2026-27
Concussions ended the 6-foot-4 defenseman’s NHL run after the 2016-17 season
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