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.
Laich: Even Crosby Couldn’t Match Early Ovechkin’s Ferocity
Brooks Laich says early-career Ovechkin's competitive ferocity put him in a class even Crosby and MacKinnon couldn't touch.
Backstrom Stays With Brynäs but May Miss 2026-27 SHL Season
Brynäs IF picked up the option year on Nicklas Backstrom's contract, but spring injury problems with no clear end date could keep the 38-year-old Capitals legend off the ice for the entire 2026-27 SHL season.
St. Louis: Goalie Coach Made the Call to Keep Dobes In...
Martin St. Louis says goalie coach Marco Marciano, not him, made the call to keep Jakub Dobes in net during Game 5.
Bourque Compares Schaefer to Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby
Ray Bourque puts Schaefer in the same conversation as Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby and Ovechkin.
Friedman Calls Tortorella’s Postgame Snub a ‘Temper Tantrum’
Elliotte Friedman thinks John Tortorella skipped Game 6's handshake line and presser over Brayden McNabb's suspension.
Knights Hammer Ducks 5-1 to Reach Western Conference Final
Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third and Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as Vegas eliminated the Ducks 5-1 in Game 6, booking a Western Conference Final date with the Avalanche.
Suzuki, Slafkovsky Lead Habs to 6-3 Game 5 Win Over Sabres
Suzuki and Slafkovsky each had three points as the Canadiens beat the Sabres 6-3 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead.
Bowman Denies Bouchard Played With Concussion vs. Ducks
Highlights Stan Bowman shut down Frank Seravalli's report that Evan Bouchard played the Ducks series with a concussion
The Oilers GM's answer at Thursday's media...
Bowman: Oilers Needed ‘Different Voice’ Over Knoblauch
Highlights Stan Bowman fired Kris Knoblauch and assistant Mark Stuart on Thursday
The Oilers GM said the team needed a “different voice” to take the...
Canucks Name Ryan Johnson GM, Sedins to Be Co-Presidents
Highlights Frank Seravalli reports Ryan Johnson will be named Canucks GM on Thursday
Rick Dhaliwal: Henrik and Daniel Sedin will be introduced as co-presidents
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