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.
Strickland Calls Out Golden Knights: ‘Pick Your Champion’
UFC champ Sean Strickland challenged the Vegas Golden Knights to a boxing match on ice: "Pick your champion."
Friedman: Mario Ferraro ‘Likely Going to UFA’ From Sharks
Friedman says Mario Ferraro is likely headed to UFA on July 1 after Sharks contract talks stalled.
Staal on Game 1 Loss: ‘There Wasn’t Enough Respect’ for Habs
Carolina captain Jordan Staal blamed his team's 6-2 Game 1 loss on a lack of respect for an eighth-seed Canadiens team.
Slavin Owns Game 1 Loss: ‘I Handed Them the Game’
Jaccob Slavin took full blame for the Hurricanes' Game 1 collapse against Montreal, with a brutally honest 'I handed them the game' admission.
Canadiens Drop 4 in First Period, Beat Canes in Game 1
Canadiens drop four goals on Carolina in the first 11:32, beat the Hurricanes 4-2 to steal Game 1 in Raleigh.
Hart, Knights Beat Avs 4-2 to Steal Game 1 of West...
Carter Hart made 36 saves and Dylan Coghlan scored his first NHL goal since 2021 as Vegas opened the West Final with a 4-2 win.
Johnston: Leafs Open to Trading All But Matthews, Even Nylander
Chris Johnston: Leafs will discuss any player but Auston Matthews, including William Nylander, Tavares, Rielly, and Knies.
Sabres Reveal Owen Power Played Through Grade-3 Ankle Sprain
Jarmo Kekäläinen revealed Owen Power gutted out the back end of the Canadiens series on a grade-3 ankle sprain without missing a shift.
Capitals Re-Sign Liljegren to 2-Year, $6.5M Extension
Washington locked up RHD Timothy Liljegren on a two-year, $6.5 million extension before free agency, securing the right side after Rasmus Sandin's ACL tear.
Makar Ruled Out for Game 1, Will Miss First Career Playoff...
Cale Makar is officially out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final vs. the Vegas Golden Knights, the first playoff game he'll miss in his career.
