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’s Agent: Leafs ‘Never Protected’ Him in Toronto
Highlights Agent Darren Ferris says the Maple Leafs "never protected" Mitch Marner in Toronto
Ferris disputes the Carolina report, saying no Mikko Rantanen trade was...
McDavid’s Contract Bargain Leaves 7 Players Earning More
Highlights McDavid's $12.5M cap hit ranks behind seven players for 2026-27
His two-year extension pays less than teammate Leon Draisaitl
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Sean Avery Goes From NHL Villain to Nolan’s Odyssey
Highlights Sean Avery, one of the NHL's most notorious pests, plays Laodamas in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
It's his third Nolan film after Tenet and...
Justin Bailey Leaves NHL, Signs With KHL’s Barys Astana
Highlights Justin Bailey signed a one-year deal with the KHL's Barys Astana
The 31-year-old forward played 141 NHL games with four teams after Buffalo drafted...
Islanders Re-Sign Joey Larson to Two-Year Deal
Highlights Islanders re-signed undrafted forward Joey Larson to a two-year, two-way contract
Larson scored 17 goals in 63 games with AHL Bridgeport last season
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Mammoth Becoming a Destination, Armstrong Says
Highlights Bill Armstrong says NHL players are now adding Utah to their trade lists
John Marino's eight-year, $54M extension is the latest core piece to...
Schaefer on Next Contract: ‘I Don’t Care About the Money’
Highlights Matthew Schaefer says money isn't the priority whenever his next Islanders contract comes up
The 18-year-old spoke after Leo Carlsson and Connor Bedard landed...
Nils Åman Leaves Canucks, Signs Three-Year SHL Deal
Highlights Nils Åman signed a three-year contract with Djurgården of the SHL, the club announced Tuesday
The 26-year-old center leaves the Canucks organization after four...
Zegras Eyes No. 1 Center Job With Flyers Next Season
Highlights Zegras says center is his preferred spot and he wants the No. 1 job in Philadelphia
He set career highs with 26 goals and...
Ovechkin Card With Game-Used Shield Sells for $256K
Highlights Ovechkin 1-of-1 card sold for $256,000 at Sotheby's Summer Sports Marquee auction
The card carries a game-used NHL shield patch, his autograph and an...
