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.
Fantilli Extension Could Be Blue Jackets’ Biggest Ever
Highlights Aaron Portzline projects Fantilli lands a five-year deal worth $13 million to $13.5 million per season
That number would set a franchise cap-hit record...
Jake Allen Breaks Down Devils’ Three-Goalie Setup
Highlights Jake Allen says a three-goalie tandem can work as long as everyone knows exactly where they stand
He lived through the crunch in his...
Jarry Emerges as Oilers’ Early No. 1 Goalie for 2026-27
Highlights Tristan Jarry is the early front-runner to open next season as Edmonton's No. 1 goalie
Stan Bowman plans to carry three netminders in Jarry,...
Ovechkin, Kucherov Headline Projected World All-Star Roster
Highlights NHL.com projects Ovechkin, Kucherov and Draisaitl to headline the World team for the 2027 All-Star Game
The forward-loaded roster carries zero defensemen, with Vasilevskiy...
Kraken’s Quiet Offseason Leaves Seattle Stuck in Neutral
Highlights Seattle re-signed Bobby McMann and traded for Mackie Samoskevich but did little else to a team that missed the playoffs
Jaden Schwartz and Jamie...
Ducks Sign Klepov, Ending His Michigan State Commitment
Highlights Nikita Klepov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks
The deal ends his Michigan State commitment and keeps him in the Ducks...
Fantilli Contract Talks on Hold as He Vacations in Italy
Highlights Adam Fantilli is the Blue Jackets' last unsigned restricted free agent this summer
Aaron Portzline says talks are on a short hold with Fantilli...
Kirill Marchenko Trade Nearing, Canadiens in the Mix
Highlights A new report says the Blue Jackets are closing in on a Kirill Marchenko trade
Montreal is one of the teams still in the...
Jets Leave Hellebuyck Off Schedule Reveal Amid Trade Talk
Highlights Jets left Connor Hellebuyck off every piece of their 2026-27 schedule release marketing
Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin called the omission telling as trade talk...
Hunter Shepard Signs in KHL, Reunites With Ex-Bears
Highlights Goaltender Hunter Shepard signed a one-year deal with KHL club Barys Astana
The move reunites him with five former Hershey Bears teammates in Kazakhstan
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