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.
Wild Shopping Yakov Trenin in Trade to Clear Cap Space
Highlights Wild are shopping Yakov Trenin to clear cap space before July 1 free agency
The move is tied to Minnesota's pursuit of Red Wings...
Sidney Crosby Welcomes Ruck Twins to the Penguins
Highlights Sidney Crosby personally called Liam and Markus Ruck to welcome them to Pittsburgh
The Penguins drafted the twins at No. 22 and No. 39,...
Capitals Know What Ovechkin’s Next Contract Looks Like
Highlights Chris Patrick says he already knows what Ovechkin’s next contract would look like if he returns
Washington has around $14.3 million in cap space...
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov Drawing Trade Interest
Highlights Teams are calling the Islanders about defenseman Alexander Romanov with July 1 approaching, per NHL.com's Stefen Rosner
Romanov's no-trade clause doesn't kick in until...
Gavin McKenna Throws First Pitch at Blue Jays Game
Highlights McKenna threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Blue Jays game a day after going No. 1 to Toronto
He swapped a Yankees hat...
Sharks Draft 7-Foot-1 Karmanov, Tallest Pick in NHL History
Highlights San Jose drafted 7-foot-1, 272-pound Alexander Karmanov 201st overall
He's the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history and the first Moldovan ever picked
Read...
Flames Draft Jarome Iginla’s Son Joe at No. 65
The Flames drafted Joe Iginla 65th overall, the son of franchise legend Jarome Iginla, reuniting the family in Calgary.
Penguins Draft Markus Ruck, Reuniting Him With Twin Liam
Highlights Penguins drafted Markus Ruck 39th overall, a day after taking twin brother Liam at No. 22
First set of twins drafted by the same...
Drew Doughty Won’t Sign Extension With Kings This Summer
Ken Holland says the Kings won't sign Drew Doughty to an extension this summer, with the two sides set to revisit a deal in 2027.
Rangers Sign Dorofeyev to $77M Deal After Vegas Trade
Highlights Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, then sign him to a seven-year, $77 million extension
The $11 million cap hit lands after a 37-goal...
