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.
Hutson Owns Game 3 OT Turnover: ‘Because of Me’
Lane Hutson didn't dodge a thing after Game 3, owning the overtime turnover that led to Andrei Svechnikov's series-tilting winner.
Cuthbert Apologizes After Calling Wrong Svechnikov in OT
Chris Cuthbert apologized after calling the wrong Svechnikov on Carolina's Game 3 OT winner over Montreal.
Bednar Won’t Commit on MacKinnon for Avs’ Game 4
Jared Bednar wouldn't commit on Nathan MacKinnon's Game 4 status as the Avalanche face elimination vs Vegas.
LeBrun: Giroux Has Decided to Play Another Season
Highlights Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports the 38-year-old Senators veteran has decided he wants to play another NHL season
Giroux said at his exit...
Svechnikov OT Winner Gives Canes 2-1 ECF Lead Over Habs
Andrei Svechnikov scored at 14:06 of OT to give the Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the Canadiens and a 2-1 ECF lead, after the NHL changed the scoring from Aho.
Friedman: Canucks Negotiating With Malhotra for HC Job
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports the Canucks are in active contract talks with Manny Malhotra to be their next head coach.
Friedman: Matthews ‘In a Good Place’ With Leafs After Zoom Call
Friedman: Matthews held a lengthy Zoom call with John Chayka and Mats Sundin, and things between the captain and Toronto are "in a good place."
Hutson on Hall Hit: ‘Hockey Happens, That’s All’
Highlights Lane Hutson is “good to go” for Game 3 of the ECF after Saturday’s scary OT collision with Taylor Hall
The Habs defenseman shrugged...
Wedgewood on MacKinnon: ‘Gonna Have to Kill Him’
Scott Wedgewood on Nathan MacKinnon after the Avs blew a 3-0 lead in Game 3: "You might have to kill him to get him off the ice."
MacKinnon Limps Down Tunnel After Blocking Theodore Shot
Nathan MacKinnon blocked a Shea Theodore one-timer off the knee in Game 3 and limped down the tunnel late in the second period.
