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.
Ace Bailey, Mark Bavis: 25 Years After Hockey’s 9/11 Loss
Highlights Kings scouts Garnet “Ace” Bailey and Mark Bavis died aboard United Flight 175 on Sept. 11, 2001
Bruce Boudreau held a ticket on that...
Wendel Clark on Cousin Barry Melrose: ‘Just a Great Guy’
Highlights Wendel Clark and Barry Melrose were cousins from Kelvington, Saskatchewan, born 11 years apart
Clark shared memories of summer fastball, the 1986 Gardens brawl...
Red Wings GM Search: Detroit Asked, Then Never Interviewed
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Red Wings asked for permission to interview GM candidates, then never interviewed them
Frank Seravalli described the same pattern a...
Gavin McKenna Debut: Leafs No. 1 Pick Plays Saturday
Highlights Gavin McKenna is on Toronto's Prospect Challenge roster and makes his Maple Leafs debut Saturday
The Leafs face Ottawa on Saturday and Winnipeg on...
Braeden Bowman Signing: Golden Knights Lock Up Undrafted Winger
Highlights Vegas signed Braeden Bowman to a six-year, $20.4 million extension that starts in 2027-28
The undrafted 23-year-old put up 26 points in 54 games...
Mama Stanley Quits Oilers Over Alex Formenton Signing
Highlights Oilers superfan “Mama Stanley” says she will not cheer for Edmonton while Alex Formenton is on the roster
Mary Loewen, a sexual assault survivor,...
McDavid on Oilers Exit: ‘You Almost Take It for Granted’
Highlights McDavid says the Oilers assumed they would find their way back to the Final
Captain calls Edmonton the most prepared team in the NHL...
Connor Bedard Injury: Back Skating, November Return on Track
Highlights Connor Bedard is skating again two months after left shoulder surgery
The four-month timeline still points to an early-November return
Read below for the latest...
Barry Melrose Tribute: ‘He Was My Best Friend at ESPN’
Highlights John Buccigross called Barry Melrose “my best friend at ESPN” in a tribute posted Wednesday night
Steve Levy, Linda Cohn and Lil Wayne were...
NHL NASCAR Simulator: Werenski Spins Out, Finishes 39th
Highlights Zach Werenski spun out on lap eight and finished 39th out of 40 in the NASCAR racing simulator at NHL Player Media Tour
Brady...
