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.
Dorofeyev No-Goal Sparks 2-Goal Swing for Avs in Game 3
Vegas thought they had cut the lead. The Situation Room said no, and the Avs turned the same power play into a 3-0 game.
Tortorella: Stone Returns for Knights in Game 3 vs Avalanche
Highlights Mark Stone returns to the Vegas lineup for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final
The captain has missed six straight games with a...
Bednar on Makar for Game 3: ‘You’ll Have to Wait and...
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters he had no firm answer on Cale Makar's status for Game 3 against the Golden Knights.
Report: Ovechkin Choosing Between One-Year Deal, Retirement
The Athletic's Barry Svrluga reports the only contract on the table for Alex Ovechkin is a one-year deal for 2026-27. The decision likely won't come before the June 26 draft or July 1 free agency.
Ehlers OT Winner Ties ECF: ‘I’m Shaking a Little Bit’
Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice including the OT winner to lift Carolina past Montreal 3-2 in Game 2 of the ECF.
Report: Laperriere in Mix for Hamilton Hammers Coach Job
Stefen Rosner reports Ian Laperriere could be a candidate to coach the Islanders' new AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers.
Latvia Stuns Defending Champion Team USA 4-2 at Worlds
Sandis Vilmanis scored twice empty-net as Latvia stunned defending champion Team USA 4-2 at the 2026 IIHF Worlds in Zurich.
Brind’Amour Defends Andersen: ‘This Game Wasn’t on Him at All’
Rod Brind'Amour took the heat off Frederik Andersen after Carolina's 6-2 Game 1 loss to Montreal: "This game wasn't on him at all."
Melnichuk Nearly Drops Gagarin Cup on His Face in KHL Final
Alexei Melnichuk almost dropped the Gagarin Cup on his face during Lokomotiv's KHL title celebration. Watch the fall.
Eichel: ‘I Haven’t Scored in a Million Days’ as VGK Wins...
Jack Eichel ended a month-long goal drought as Vegas rallied past Colorado in Game 2 for a 2-0 series lead.
