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.
Kings 60th Anniversary Logo Puts the Crown Front and Center
Highlights Kings unveiled their 60th anniversary logo Tuesday in a hype video across team social
The crest stacks a black “60” over the original silver...
Hellebuyck Trade: LeBrun Says ‘Nothing on the Table’ for Jets
Highlights Pierre LeBrun says nothing on the table would represent a fair deal for Winnipeg
Carolina, Buffalo and Utah are the suitors left standing, with...
Daly on NHL Expansion: Houston, Austin ‘Not a Done Deal’
Highlights Bill Daly pumped the brakes on a 33rd NHL team in Houston or Austin at the Vegas media tour
Some clubs raised concerns about...
Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet: ‘Players Are Thanking Me’
Highlights Leo Carlsson says NHL players have been thanking him for the offer sheet that reset the pay scale
His five-year, $90 million deal was...
Quinn Hughes Trade: Jack Says ‘Much Easier’ to Move Tkachuk
Highlights Jack Hughes pointed at the cap math when asked about Quinn joining him and Luke in New Jersey
Quinn is entering the last year...
Andre Pronovost Dies at 90 After Four Cups With Canadiens
Highlights Andre Pronovost won four straight Stanley Cups with the Canadiens from 1957 through 1960
The left winger finished with 198 points in 557 NHL...
Alex Formenton Signing: Oilers Hand Him an NHL Return
Highlights Oilers signed Alex Formenton to a one-year deal worth $850,000
It is his first NHL contract since 2022 and Edmonton's second lightning-rod move of...
Devils Three-Goalie Plan: ‘Strike Lightning in a Bottle’
Highlights New Jersey opens camp with Jake Allen, David Rittich and Nico Daws all in the mix
Ken Daneyko compares the plan to Carolina riding...
Demko Injury: Canucks Have ‘No Timeline’ for Goalie’s Return
Highlights Canucks co-president Daniel Sedin says there is still no timeline for Thatcher Demko's return
Demko had hip surgery in January and was limited to...
Werenski Extension: ‘Hopefully When I’m Eligible One Gets Done’
Highlights Zach Werenski says he hopes a Blue Jackets extension gets done as soon as he is eligible
The Norris winner vetoed a June 30...
