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.
Beniers on Robertson Trade Snub: ‘We Don’t Want You, Anyway’
Highlights Matty Beniers says the Kraken room took Jason Robertson's rejection personally
Seattle offered Robertson eight years at roughly $15 million per season in June
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Connor Ingram Retirement: ‘Thanks Hockey, I Owe Ya’ at 29
Highlights Connor Ingram announced his retirement at 29 in an Instagram post Friday night
The 2024 Masterton winner played 134 NHL games for Nashville, Arizona,...
Players React to Their NHL 27 Face Scans: ‘It’s Awful’
NHL players were shown their own NHL 27 face scans in Las Vegas, and Trevor Zegras had plenty to say about Cole Caufield's.
Ovechkin Returns to Capitals: ‘Welcome to the Team, Bro’
Alex Ovechkin walked back into the Capitals practice facility Friday and the team caught every hug on camera.
Adam Jecho: Blues Prospect Enters Player Assistance Program
Highlights Blues forward Adam Jecho will be unavailable indefinitely while receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
The 20-year-old was set to begin his...
Brent Peterson Dies at 68: Predators Coach, Parkinson’s Advocate
Highlights Brent Peterson, the first assistant coach in Predators history, has died at 68
He lived with Parkinson's for 23 years and built a foundation...
Tavares on Leafs Overhaul: ‘Clearly We Weren’t Very Good’
Highlights John Tavares says the Maple Leafs "clearly weren't very good" last season
Toronto has six new forwards, two new defensemen, a new starting goalie,...
John Klingberg Retirement: ‘My Body Doesn’t Want To Anymore’
Highlights John Klingberg retired Friday after 700 NHL games and 443 points with six teams
Three hip surgeries wore him down, and he already has...
Mateychuk Extension: Blue Jackets Told to Beat Sept. 15
Highlights Sept. 15 is the last day any NHL team can hand out an eight-year extension
Carter Hutton named Denton Mateychuk the player Columbus should...
Ace Bailey, Mark Bavis: 25 Years After Hockey’s 9/11 Loss
Highlights Kings scouts Garnet “Ace” Bailey and Mark Bavis died aboard United Flight 175 on Sept. 11, 2001
Bruce Boudreau held a ticket on that...
