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.
Marner Hat Trick Powers Vegas to 6-2 Game 3 Rout of...
Mitch Marner scored his first career Stanley Cup Playoff hat trick and added an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.
Newhook Bags Two as Canadiens Hammer Sabres in Game 2
Alex Newhook scored twice and Jakub Dobes stopped 24 shots as Montreal hammered Buffalo 5-1 in Game 2 on Friday to even the second-round series 1-1.
Ducks, Carlson Reportedly in ‘Exploratory Talks’ on Extension
The Athletic's Chris Johnston reports the Anaheim Ducks have already been in extension talks with pending UFA John Carlson since acquiring him at the trade deadline.
Celebrini, Bouchard Headline Canada’s 2026 Worlds Roster
Hockey Canada revealed its 23-player roster for the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, headlined by Macklin Celebrini and Evan Bouchard.
Kucherov, MacKinnon, McDavid Named 2026 Hart Trophy Finalists
Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid are the 2026 Hart Trophy finalists. McDavid chases a fourth MVP after leading the NHL in points.
Tocchet Erupts on Zegras Before Tying Goal in Flyers Game 3
Highlights Sportsnet caught Tocchet laying into Zegras on the Flyers bench
Zegras answered with a tying goal early in the second period
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Caufield on Playoff Slump: ‘I Expect More Out of Myself’
Cole Caufield has one goal in eight playoff games. The 51-goal scorer says he expects more from himself after the Canadiens' Game 1 loss to Buffalo.
Kuznetsov: ‘I Couldn’t Move for Six Weeks After That’
Evgeny Kuznetsov broke his shoulder, nose, and neck on a missed hit in 2019. He just told the story for the first time.
Alex Lyon: ‘I’m Kind of Like an Amorphous Blob’
Sabres goalie Alex Lyon called himself an 'amorphous blob' when asked about being the team's oldest player. He's been Buffalo's playoff backbone.
Marek on Robertson: ‘Either We Have a Deal, or We Have...
Jeff Marek says the Stars and Jason Robertson are still nowhere near a deal, and the difference between Mikko Rantanen and Thomas Harley money is at the heart of it.
