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.
Blues Place Jonathan Drouin on Waivers for Buyout
Highlights St. Louis placed Jonathan Drouin on unconditional waivers to buy out the final year of his $4 million deal
He is the first NHL...
Rangers Won’t Trade Trocheck Unless They Maximize Return
Highlights Chris Drury won't move Vincent Trocheck unless the Rangers get the return they want
Trocheck has three years left at a $5.625M cap hit...
Mammoth Re-Sign Kailer Yamamoto to Two-Year Extension
Highlights Kailer Yamamoto signed a two-year extension with the Utah Mammoth worth $3.5 million
The deal carries a $1.75 million cap hit and keeps him...
Maple Leafs Re-Sign Troy Stecher to Two-Year Extension
Highlights Troy Stecher re-signs with the Maple Leafs on a two-year deal
The 32-year-old blueliner could have hit unrestricted free agency on July 1
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Canucks Acquire Brendan Gallagher in Trade With Canadiens
Highlights Canadiens trade Brendan Gallagher to the Canucks for future considerations
Montreal retains 50% of his $6.5M cap hit, leaving Vancouver with a $3.25M number
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Hurricanes Trying to Trade Kotkaniemi, Won’t Buy Out Deal
Highlights Frank Seravalli says Carolina won't buy out Jesperi Kotkaniemi this summer
The Hurricanes are actively shopping the center in a trade instead
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Sharks Sign Michael Kesselring to Three-Year Extension
Highlights Sharks signed Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million extension
The deal carries a $4.5 million cap hit and runs through the 2028-29 season
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Flyers Closing In on Five-Year Vladar Extension
Highlights Pierre LeBrun reports the Flyers and Dan Vladar are closing in on a five-year extension
The deal carries a $5.5 million cap hit and...
Sabres’ Hellebuyck Trade Fell Apart Over Jets’ Pick Demand
Murat Ates says the Sabres offered the No. 4 pick and more for Connor Hellebuyck, but the Jets would not swap first-round picks.
Lightning Emerge as Surprise Zach Werenski Trade Suitor
Highlights Pierre LeBrun says the Lightning are a legit suitor for Zach Werenski
Tampa Bay was not on The Athletic's original list of eight landing...
