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.
Zach Hyman Defends Oilers’ Mike Babcock Hire
Highlights Zach Hyman went to bat for the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock on TSN 1050's First Up Monday
Hyman said Edmonton's players were comfortable with...
Penguins’ Quiet Offseason Leans on Crosby, Malkin Again
Highlights Kuzmenko, Robertson and van Riemsdyk headline a low-key Penguins retool
Malkin turns 40 on July 31 and is back for a 21st season in...
Four East Teams Weigh Their Next Captain for 2026-27
Highlights A record 10 NHL teams open 2026-27 without a captain, believed to be the most at one time in league history
Boston, Columbus, the...
Islanders Weigh Ondrej Palat Buyout as Window Opens
Highlights Alex Jefferies filing for arbitration handed the Islanders a rare second buyout window that opens early this week
Ondrej Palat is the only realistic...
NHL’s Most Improved Teams of the 2026 Offseason
Highlights Capitals landed Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch in back-to-back June blockbusters
Rangers rebuilt their forward group and blue line around Pavel Dorofeyev
Read below for...
Oilers Reunite for Summer Dinner With McDavid, Draisaitl
Highlights Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl headlined an Oilers players-only summer dinner over a team-bonding weekend
Evan Bouchard, Jason Dickinson, Isaac Howard, Colton Dach, Matthew...
Aho Takes Stanley Cup Home to Finland for Fiery Bash
Highlights Sebastian Aho brought the Stanley Cup home to Oulu, Finland on Saturday
He hoisted the trophy on stage at a music festival as flames...
Kraken’s Big Offers to Panarin, Robertson Both Rejected
Highlights Seattle reportedly offered Artemi Panarin a four-year deal worth more than $14 million per season, topping Leon Draisaitl's cap hit
The Kraken also pitched...
Fantilli Extension Could Be Blue Jackets’ Biggest Ever
Highlights Aaron Portzline projects Fantilli lands a five-year deal worth $13 million to $13.5 million per season
That number would set a franchise cap-hit record...
Jake Allen Breaks Down Devils’ Three-Goalie Setup
Highlights Jake Allen says a three-goalie tandem can work as long as everyone knows exactly where they stand
He lived through the crunch in his...
