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.
Maple Leafs’ Ryan Hardy Addresses Knies Trade Rumors
Highlights Maple Leafs assistant GM Ryan Hardy addressed the Matthew Knies trade rumors on TSN's OverDrive
Hardy called Knies "an important part of the Maple...
BriseBois: Kucherov Extension Remains a Top Priority
Highlights Julien BriseBois says a Nikita Kucherov extension is still a top priority in Tampa
The Lightning have been in contact with agent Dan Milstein,...
Senators Offer Fans 40% Off to Ditch Tkachuk Jerseys
Highlights The Senators are letting fans trade in their Brady Tkachuk jerseys for 40 percent off new merch
The "Chuk out the old jersey" deal...
Karmanov Towers Over Sharks Development Camp
Highlights 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov, the tallest player ever drafted, is at Sharks development camp
The seventh-round pick turned heads just by standing next to teammates...
Blue Jackets Re-Sign Erik Gudbranson to One-Year Deal
Highlights Erik Gudbranson re-signs with Columbus on a one-year, $1.75 million contract
The 34-year-old defenseman returns for a fifth season with the Blue Jackets
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Sharks Sign No. 2 Pick Ivar Stenberg to Entry-Level Deal
Highlights Ivar Stenberg signs a three-year entry-level contract with San Jose
The No. 2 pick put up 33 points in 43 SHL games as an...
Anders Lee Signs With Mammoth, Islanders Bid Farewell
Highlights Anders Lee signs a three-year, $16.2 million deal with the Utah Mammoth
Islanders coach Peter DeBoer says the longtime captain "will be missed"
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Canadiens Sign Jakub Dobes to Three-Year Extension
Highlights Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to a three-year, $16.1 million extension
The deal kicks in for 2027-28 and keeps their new No. 1 through...
Zellweger Sees Opportunity After Trade to Sabres
Highlights Sabres acquired Olen Zellweger from Anaheim to help replace Bowen Byram
The 22-year-old signed a three-year, $9.3 million deal and sees a clear opening...
Flyers Sign Dan Vladar to Five-Year Extension
The Flyers signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension on the first day of free agency.
