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.
Norway Stuns Canada in OT to Win First-Ever Worlds Medal
Norway claimed its first-ever IIHF Men's Worlds medal Sunday, beating Canada 3-2 in OT on Noah Steen's overtime winner.
Hart vs. Andersen: Inside the Cup Final Goalie Duel
Andersen and Hart both enter Cup Final Game 1 at 12-1. Inside the goalie matchup that decides Raleigh.
Sabres’ Helenius Sinks Canada With Breakaway Beauty at Worlds
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius scored the game-winner on a breakaway snipe in Finland's 4-2 semifinal win over Canada at the 2026 Worlds.
Blackhawks Legend Dennis Hull Passes Away at 81
Longtime Chicago Blackhawks left winger and 1972 Summit Series contributor Dennis Hull has died at the age of 81.
NHL Sends Tampering Memo Over Blackhawks’ Mikheyev Plan
The NHL sent a tampering memo to all 32 teams after the Blackhawks tried to shop Ilya Mikheyev's rights, per Friedman.
St-Louis on Habs Loss: ‘It Should Put Gas on the Fire’
Martin St-Louis told the Canadiens to let Game 5's elimination feed them: "It should put gas on the fire. It should make them feel hungry."
Slavin on Canes’ Cup Final Return: ‘Long Road With This Group’
Jaccob Slavin reacts to the Hurricanes' return to the Stanley Cup Final after years of East Final heartbreak.
Tortorella: ‘I Certainly Pinched Myself’ on Vegas Run
Vegas coach John Tortorella spoke Friday on his unlikely path to the Stanley Cup Final: "I certainly pinched myself."
Kaplan: Celebrini ‘All But Guaranteed’ to Get Sharks ‘C’
ESPN's Emily Kaplan says Macklin Celebrini wearing a ‘C’ for the Sharks in 2026-27 is ‘all but guaranteed.’
IIHF Reverses Russia Ban for 2026-27, Will Rule Event-by-Event
IIHF overturned its 2026-27 Russia ban. Eligibility now ruled event-by-event. What changes and where Belarus stands.
