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 OT Winner Puts Knights One Win From WCF
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the night 4:10 into overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 series lead over Anaheim.
Newhook Matches 46-Year Habs Mark in Game 4 Loss to Sabres
Alex Newhook hit a 46-year Habs playoff mark, but Buffalo rallied for a 3-2 Game 4 win to tie the series.
Eriksson Ek, Brodin Won’t Travel for Wild’s Game 5 in Denver
Highlights Eriksson Ek and Brodin will not travel with the Wild for Game 5 in Denver
Both are still working through lower-body injuries from Round...
Manson Fined Max $5K for Butt-End on Wild’s McCarron
NHL Department of Player Safety fined Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson the maximum $5,000 allowed under the CBA for butt-ending Wild forward Michael McCarron in Game 4.
Coyle Re-Signs With Blue Jackets on 6-Year, $36M Extension
Highlights Charlie Coyle re-signed with Columbus on a six-year, $36 million extension Tuesday
The deal carries a $6 million AAV and runs through the 2031-32...
Tippett Reveals Internal Bleeding Kept Him Out of Round 2
Highlights Owen Tippett missed the entire second round vs. Carolina with internal bleeding
The injury was sustained during the Flyers' first-round series against Pittsburgh
Read below...
Dr. Ovechkin: Caps Captain Quietly Earned a PhD in 2022
Alex Ovechkin successfully defended his 145-page dissertation in 2022 to earn a PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, comparing how Russian and North American programs develop young hockey players.
McCarron Rips Manson on ESPN: ‘He’s a Dirty Player’
Wild forward Michael McCarron told ESPN's P.K. Subban that Josh Manson is 'a dirty player' after a first-period butt-end drew a double minor in Game 4.
Blackwood to Start Game 4 as Avalanche Make Goalie Switch
Highlights Mackenzie Blackwood is in line to start Game 4 for the Avalanche after taking the starter's net at Monday morning skate
The switch comes...
Xhekaj, Malenstyn Each Get Max NHL Fines After Game 3
NHL Player Safety fined Arber Xhekaj and Beck Malenstyn the maximum allowable for separate Game 3 incidents in Habs-Sabres. Watch both plays.
