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.
Andrew Agozzino Retires After 14-Year Pro Hockey Career
Highlights Andrew Agozzino announced his retirement Tuesday after 14 pro seasons
The undrafted winger racked up 662 AHL points but managed just 12 in 53...
Morrissey on NHL Trade Requests: ‘It’s an Interesting Time’
Highlights Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey says the NHL has entered a new era where stars dictate where they play
He points to rising cap flexibility...
Mammoth Lock Up John Marino on Eight-Year Extension
Highlights Utah is signing John Marino to an eight-year extension worth $6.75 million per season
The deal keeps the 29-year-old right-shot defenseman in Salt Lake...
NHL to Produce Local Broadcasts for 4 Teams Next Season
Highlights The NHL will run centralized production for four teams' local broadcasts starting in 2026-27
Carolina, Columbus, Minnesota and St. Louis are the first clubs...
Jet Greaves Files Arbitration, $4.7M Gap With Blue Jackets
Highlights Jet Greaves asked for a $7.5 million cap hit while the Blue Jackets filed at $2.8 million, a $4.7 million gap
His arbitration hearing...
Bedard on Contract: ‘Very Happy With the Money I’m Making’
Highlights Connor Bedard says he is “very happy with the amount of money I’m making” on his new Blackhawks deal
The five-year extension carries a...
Larkin Adds Stars to Trade List as Deal Talks Stall
Highlights Dylan Larkin added the Dallas Stars as a fourth approved trade destination
Detroit asked Dallas for Wyatt Johnston and got turned down
Read below for...
Ovechkin Feared Cap Space Would Cost Him Capitals Deal
Highlights Ovechkin admits he worried Washington wouldn't have the cap room to bring him back
The one-year deal came together on a 10-minute video call...
Avalanche Sign AHL Scoring Machine Georgii Merkulov
Highlights Avalanche sign forward Georgii Merkulov to a one-year, two-way deal
The undrafted winger has led Providence in scoring every AHL season since 2022
Read below...
Bedard on Kane’s Free Agency: ‘It Would Be Incredible’
Highlights Connor Bedard says Patrick Kane returning to Chicago "would be incredible"
Kane, an unrestricted free agent, is reportedly down to the Blackhawks and his...
