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.
Carter Hart Injury: Golden Knights Goalie Exits Skate
Carter Hart left the Golden Knights' morning skate with an undisclosed injury 🤕 Adin Hill starts Tuesday night against the Senators ⬇️
Hellebuyck Start: Devils Goalie Goes Tonight vs. Stars
Connor Hellebuyck is making his Devils debut tonight 🔥 Sheldon Keefe says the goalie starts against the Stars four days after the trade ⬇️
Gridin Two Goals: Flames Beat Leafs, Cooley Now 4-0
Matvei Gridin had two goals and an assist as the Flames beat the Maple Leafs 5-2 🔥 Devin Cooley is now 4-0 with a .955 save percentage over his last four starts ⬇️
Kochetkov Start: Hurricanes Goalie Is 7-0-0 After Lost Year
Pyotr Kochetkov is 7-0-0 for the Hurricanes after missing most of last season The goalie explains how a lost year with a hip injury changed his mindset ⬇️
Brind’Amour Takes Shot at Nikishin Agents After Holdout
Rod Brind'Amour appears to blame Alexander Nikishin's former agents for the holdout 👀 The Hurricanes coach said it's "sometimes good advice and then not so good advice" ⬇️
Matthews Breaks Sittler Record With 800th Career Point
Auston Matthews became the fastest player in Maple Leafs history to reach 800 career points He did it in 703 games, passing Darryl Sittler's 742, during a 5-2 loss in Calgary ⬇️
Reimer Debut: Rangers Goalie Pulled After 1 Period
James Reimer was pulled after one period of his Rangers debut 😬 He gave up three goals on the first eight shots he faced against the Kings ⬇️
Matthews 800 Points: Leafs Captain Can Pass Sittler
Auston Matthews is one point away from 800 for his career 🔥 He can pass Darryl Sittler for the fewest games to 800 in Maple Leafs history tonight in Calgary ⬇️
Stenberg Top Line: Sharks Rookie Joins Celebrini, Smith
Ivar Stenberg is skating on the Sharks' top line with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith 🔥 The 19-year-old rookie got the promotion at Monday's practice ⬇️
Landon DuPont Earns A Rating on NHL Central Scouting List
Landon DuPont earned an A rating on NHL Central Scouting's first 2027 watch list 👀 The Michigan freshman defenseman is the projected No. 1 pick, and Central Scouting says he's "on another level" ⬇️
