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.
Oilers Hire Mike Babcock as Head Coach After NHL Clears Him
Highlights The Oilers officially named Mike Babcock their head coach on Tuesday
The hire came only after the NHL cleared Babcock over his 2023 Columbus...
Raddysh on Joining Leafs: ‘It Means the World’
Highlights Darren Raddysh joins the Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade from Tampa Bay
The hometown defenseman signed an eight-year, $8.5 million deal before the move
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Lightning Now the Favorite to Sign John Carlson
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Lightning are now the heavy favorites to land John Carlson in free agency
Most people around the league would be...
Friedman: Avalanche Have Nichushkin in Trade Talks
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Avalanche have Valeri Nichushkin in trade talks
Colorado wants cap flexibility and has only four defensemen signed for next season
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Oilers Re-Sign Connor Murphy, but Critics Aren’t Sold
Highlights Connor Murphy signs a five-year, $20.5 million extension to stay in Edmonton
The Athletic's Thomas Drance rips the Oilers for spending McDavid's savings on...
Senators Targeting Robertson With Tkachuk Trade Assets
The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta reports Ottawa is making a big push for Jason Robertson using the picks acquired in the Brady Tkachuk trade.
Panthers Land Brady Tkachuk to Join Brother Matthew
The Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk from the Senators to pair him with brother Matthew, sending Ottawa three first-round picks.
Kraken Acquire Mackie Samoskevich From Panthers for Picks
Highlights Kraken acquire forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Panthers for a 2026 first-round pick and a conditional 2027 second
The 23-year-old won a Cup with...
Jarvis on Shirtless Miller: ‘I Look Like I’m Homeless’
Seth Jarvis went tarps off next to K'Andre Miller at Carolina's Stanley Cup parade and roasted himself doing it.
Dundon: Brind’Amour Can Coach Canes as Long as He Wants
Highlights Tom Dundon says Rod Brind'Amour can coach the Hurricanes as long as he wants
The owner dropped the "contract for life" line at Carolina's...
