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.
Connor McDavid Contract: Next Deal Projected at $22M AAV
Highlights McDavid is starting a two-year, $25 million deal that runs through 2027-28
A projected $123 million cap in 2028-29 would set his max cap...
Dylan Larkin Trade Odds: Market Says He Stays in Detroit
Highlights Kalshi’s hockey board has 75 percent betting Dylan Larkin opens the season in Detroit
Of the people who do expect a trade, 72 percent...
Arber Xhekaj Trade Rumors: Flames Cool on Canadiens RFA
Highlights Herb Zurkowsky linked the Flames and Flyers to unsigned Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj
Anthony Di Marco reports Calgary backed off after landing Jacob Middleton
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Sidney Crosby Milestones: 11 Points From Sixth All-Time
Highlights Crosby turns 39 on Friday and sits 11 points from passing Marcel Dionne for sixth all-time
Ron Francis and the 1,800-point club are both...
Evan Gold Hire Official: Islanders Add Hammers GM Role
Highlights Islanders officially hired Evan Gold as assistant GM two days after his Bruins contract expired
Gold also takes over from Chris Lamoriello as GM...
Landon DuPont Michigan Move: ‘One Step Closer to the Pro Level’
Highlights Landon DuPont is off to the University of Michigan after two seasons and a WHL title in Everett
The projected No. 1 pick in...
Hlinka Gretzky Cup Day 1: Burcar, Pue Steal the Spotlight
Highlights Gavin Burcar scored the first hat trick of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in a 6-4 U.S. win over Czechia
Liam Pue racked up...
Cole Hutson on Ovechkin: ‘Happier Than I Was’ After First Goal
Highlights Cole Hutson picked Alex Ovechkin's reaction to his first NHL goal as his favorite rookie memory
Hutson scored in his NHL debut on March...
Joey Cullen Commits to Minnesota, Joins Brothers at Gophers
Highlights Joey Cullen committed to Minnesota on Sunday, giving the Gophers all three of Matt Cullen's sons
The 16-year-old forward is a projected top name...
Blackhawks’ Kantserov on Kane: ‘The Legend Has Come Back’
Highlights Roman Kantserov calls Patrick Kane's return to Chicago the silver lining of Connor Bedard's injury
The 21-year-old led the KHL with 36 goals before...
