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.
K’Andre Miller Stanley Cup Day: Minnetonka Jersey, Home Rink
Highlights K'Andre Miller took the Stanley Cup to his old high school rink Saturday
The St. Paul native posed at center ice in his Minnetonka...
Canada World Juniors Roster Projection: Reschny, Cootes Lead
Highlights Daily Faceoff put out its first Canada roster projection for the 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton
Cole Reschny and Braeden Cootes headline a forward...
Olivia Cook on Martin St. Louis: ‘I Almost Started to Cry’
Highlights SUNY Potsdam coach Olivia Cook worked the Canadiens development camp as a guest coach
She is one of the few Indigenous head coaches anywhere...
Aidan Park Draft Story: Oilers Pick Chasing More Than Fame
Highlights Aidan Park was sitting in the crowd in a hoodie and shorts when the Oilers drafted him 223rd overall in 2025
His uncle Richard...
Devils Outlook: ‘Same Team as Last Year’ Heading Into 2026-27
Highlights Tyler Yaremchuk puts the Devils on his Concern O'Meter for 2026-27
New Jersey missed the playoffs by 12 points and ran it back
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Sled Hockey LATAM Cup Debut: ‘I’m Going to Cry’
Highlights Sled hockey hit the ice at the Amerigol LATAM Cup for the first time in the tournament's eight-year history
Exhibition games and free try-sled...
Bruins Outlook: JJ Peterka Bounce-Back Decides the Season
Highlights NHL.com calls a JJ Peterka bounce-back the biggest question of Boston's 2026-27 season
Charlie McAvoy opens the year serving a six-game suspension
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NHL Exec on Trade Requests: Void the No-Trade Clause
Highlights An NHL executive wants a player's no-trade clause voided the second he asks out
Andy Strickland relayed the idea as trade requests pile up...
CM Punk North Stars Tribute Steals SummerSlam in Minneapolis
Highlights CM Punk wrestled at SummerSlam in Minneapolis wearing custom Minnesota North Stars gear
The green-and-gold jacket swapped the arrow-N crest for a "CM" and...
Ovechkin Gloves Ritual: Four New Pairs Every Game
Alex Ovechkin says he goes through three or four pairs of gloves every game because a wet pair makes his stick slip in his hands.
