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.
Bruins Acquire JJ Peterka in Trade With Mammoth
Highlights Boston lands German winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth
The Mammoth get the No. 23 pick and a top-10 protected 2028 first
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Alex Tuch Explains Why He Chose the Capitals
Highlights Alex Tuch spoke for the first time since his sign-and-trade from Buffalo to Washington
He credited meetings with GM Chris Patrick and coach Spencer...
Leafs Open the 2026 NHL Draft at No. 1: McKenna or...
Highlights The 2026 NHL Draft opens Friday at 7 p.m. ET from KeyBank Center in Buffalo
Toronto picks first for the first time since taking...
Jason Robertson Rejects $120M Offer From the Kraken
Jason Robertson turned down an eight-year, roughly $15 million per season offer from the Kraken, blowing up a sign-and-trade built around Seattle's No. 7 pick.
Hurricanes Make a Pitch for Hellebuyck: Pick Plus Nikishin
Highlights Frank Seravalli reports the Hurricanes made a pitch this week for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck
Carolina’s offer is believed to include a first-round pick...
Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin From Avalanche
Highlights Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets on Thursday
Colorado got a 2026 second, a 2027 third, and a 2028 fifth-round pick back
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New Penguins Owners Want Lemieux Back With Open Arms
New Penguins governor Geoff Hoffmann says the team would welcome Mario Lemieux back with open arms under Hoffmann Family ownership.
McDavid: We Brought Babcock In to Be Hard on Me and...
Highlights Connor McDavid says the Oilers hired Mike Babcock to hold the stars accountable
Babcock told McDavid, Draisaitl and Hyman they share blame for Edmonton's...
Panthers Acquire Garnet Hathaway From Flyers
Highlights Panthers land Garnet Hathaway and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Flyers
Florida sends back a 2026 fifth and a 2027 fourth, with Philadelphia...
Tom Wilson Hopes Ovechkin Returns for a 22nd Season
Highlights Tom Wilson wants Alex Ovechkin back for a 22nd season in Washington
Wilson called Ovechkin to talk it over and caught him on vacation...
