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.
Jarry Emerges as Oilers’ Early No. 1 Goalie for 2026-27
Highlights Tristan Jarry is the early front-runner to open next season as Edmonton's No. 1 goalie
Stan Bowman plans to carry three netminders in Jarry,...
Ovechkin, Kucherov Headline Projected World All-Star Roster
Highlights NHL.com projects Ovechkin, Kucherov and Draisaitl to headline the World team for the 2027 All-Star Game
The forward-loaded roster carries zero defensemen, with Vasilevskiy...
Kraken’s Quiet Offseason Leaves Seattle Stuck in Neutral
Highlights Seattle re-signed Bobby McMann and traded for Mackie Samoskevich but did little else to a team that missed the playoffs
Jaden Schwartz and Jamie...
Ducks Sign Klepov, Ending His Michigan State Commitment
Highlights Nikita Klepov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks
The deal ends his Michigan State commitment and keeps him in the Ducks...
Fantilli Contract Talks on Hold as He Vacations in Italy
Highlights Adam Fantilli is the Blue Jackets' last unsigned restricted free agent this summer
Aaron Portzline says talks are on a short hold with Fantilli...
Kirill Marchenko Trade Nearing, Canadiens in the Mix
Highlights A new report says the Blue Jackets are closing in on a Kirill Marchenko trade
Montreal is one of the teams still in the...
Jets Leave Hellebuyck Off Schedule Reveal Amid Trade Talk
Highlights Jets left Connor Hellebuyck off every piece of their 2026-27 schedule release marketing
Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin called the omission telling as trade talk...
Hunter Shepard Signs in KHL, Reunites With Ex-Bears
Highlights Goaltender Hunter Shepard signed a one-year deal with KHL club Barys Astana
The move reunites him with five former Hershey Bears teammates in Kazakhstan
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Ducks GM Says Klepov Can Fast-Track to the NHL
Highlights Ducks GM Pat Verbeek says Nikita Klepov can fast-track to the NHL
Anaheim traded Mason McTavish to move up and draft Klepov 15th overall
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Bedard Says Offer Sheet Was Never an Option in Chicago
Highlights Connor Bedard says he never entertained an offer sheet, even after Leo Carlsson landed a record one earlier this summer
The Blackhawks star signed...
