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.
Oilers Sign Mukhamadullin to Two-Year Deal After Trade
Highlights Oilers re-sign RFA defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year, $3.5 million contract
The $1.75 million cap hit lands just days after Edmonton got him...
Sabres Sign Goalie Matt Villalta to Anchor Rochester
Highlights Buffalo signs goaltender Matt Villalta to a one-year, two-way contract
Villalta steps in as Rochester's starter after the Sabres dealt Devon Levi
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McKenna Feels ‘Comfortable and Confident’ After Leafs Signing
Highlights Gavin McKenna says he already feels "comfortable and confident" in his first skate as a Maple Leaf
The No. 1 pick signed his three-year...
Blues Eye Nikishin Trade as Six Teams Circle Canes
Highlights Up to six teams are chasing Hurricanes RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin, with the Blues in the mix
Carolina wants a roster player in return,...
Ducks Eyed $10-12M for Carlsson Before Flyers’ Offer Sheet
Highlights Kevin Weekes says the Ducks were targeting $10-12M AAV for Carlsson before the Flyers struck
Philadelphia's five-year, $90M offer sheet carries an $18M cap...
Gavin McKenna’s Leafs Contract Could Be Worth $13.7M
Highlights McKenna's three-year entry-level deal carries a $4.575 million cap hit for Toronto
Bonuses could push the total value to $13.725 million over the three...
McKenna Hands No. 72 to Bobrovsky in Leafs Number Swap
Highlights Gavin McKenna gave up No. 72 to Sergei Bobrovsky after a phone call the night before
The No. 1 pick says the two-time Cup...
Lightning Sign Prospect Tomas Kralovic to Entry-Level Deal
Highlights Lightning sign defenseman Tomas Kralovic to a three-year, entry-level contract
Julien BriseBois surprised the 2026 third-round pick with the deal on the ice at...
Mammoth Sign Andrew Peeke to One-Year Depth Deal
Highlights Andrew Peeke signs a one-year, $1 million deal with the Utah Mammoth
The 28-year-old blueliner led Boston with 135 blocked shots last season
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Ducks’ Pavel Mintyukov Drawing Offer Sheet Interest
Highlights Multiple teams have approached Pavel Mintyukov's camp about an offer sheet
Signing him to a $4.78M deal would cost the acquiring team just a...
