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.
NHL Reveals 84-Game 2026-27 Schedule With September Start
Highlights The NHL released its full 2026-27 schedule Thursday, an 84-game slate for every team
The league called it the biggest schedule in its history...
Tuch Explains Sabres Exit After Capitals Trade
Alex Tuch explains why he left the hometown Sabres for the Capitals in a sign-and-trade.
Mammoth’s Armstrong: Half the NHL Asked About Hayton
Highlights Bill Armstrong says "probably half" the NHL called Utah about Barrett Hayton this offseason
The Mammoth matched New Jersey's offer sheet, keeping Hayton on...
Yohe: Robertson Would Welcome a Penguins Trade
Highlights The Athletic's Josh Yohe says a Robertson-to-Pittsburgh trade is still in play
Yohe has been told Robertson would be happy to join the Penguins,...
Exec Calls Ducks’ Carlsson Offer Sheet a ‘Fireable Offense’
Highlights An NHL executive called Anaheim's handling of Leo Carlsson a "fireable offense" in Greg Wyshynski's ESPN column
Carlsson said last summer he would have...
Wyshynski: Stars’ Free Agency Panic Is an Overreaction
Highlights Greg Wyshynski calls the "Stars had a disaster offseason" take an overreaction
Dallas still rolls out Mikko Rantanen, Miro Heiskanen and Jake Oettinger after...
Hyman Fired Up to Reunite With Babcock in Edmonton
Highlights Zach Hyman is fired up to reunite with new Oilers coach Mike Babcock
Hyman played five seasons under Babcock in Toronto and calls him...
Canadiens Sign Reilly Walsh After Standout KHL Year
Highlights Canadiens sign defenseman Reilly Walsh to a one-year, two-way deal
Walsh put up 46 points in 68 KHL games, third among league defensemen
Read below...
Oilers Alternate Jersey Could Have a ‘Flint Tropics’ Vibe
The Oilers' new alternate jersey could take on a Flint Tropics motif, per insider Tom Gazzola.
Bedard Out About 4 Months After Shoulder Surgery
Highlights Blackhawks say Connor Bedard had surgery on his left shoulder and needs about four months to recover
Bedard, who turns 21 on July 17,...
