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.
Hunter Shepard Signs in KHL, Reunites With Ex-Bears
Highlights Goaltender Hunter Shepard signed a one-year deal with KHL club Barys Astana
The move reunites him with five former Hershey Bears teammates in Kazakhstan
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Ducks GM Says Klepov Can Fast-Track to the NHL
Highlights Ducks GM Pat Verbeek says Nikita Klepov can fast-track to the NHL
Anaheim traded Mason McTavish to move up and draft Klepov 15th overall
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Bedard Says Offer Sheet Was Never an Option in Chicago
Highlights Connor Bedard says he never entertained an offer sheet, even after Leo Carlsson landed a record one earlier this summer
The Blackhawks star signed...
Canada Leaves McKenna Off World Junior Showcase Roster
Highlights Hockey Canada named 32 players for its 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, running July 26 to Aug. 1
No. 1 pick Gavin...
Red Wings Nearly Re-Signed Mantha Before Yzerman Exit
Highlights Steve Yzerman offered Anthony Mantha a one-year, $5 million deal to return to Detroit before stepping down as GM
Mantha nearly accepted but signed...
Alex Ovechkin Will Make More Than LeBron James Next Season
Highlights LeBron James took a $48.7 million pay cut to sign a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers
His $3.87 million salary next season sits...
Blackhawks Eye One-Day Contract for Toews to Retire
Highlights GM Kyle Davidson says the Blackhawks would “love” to bring Jonathan Toews back on a one-day contract
Nothing is finalized, but Davidson called the...
Broberg’s Agent Reveals How He Set Up Oilers Offer Sheets
Highlights Darren Ferris says he engineered the 2024 offer sheets that pulled Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway out of Edmonton
The agent targeted the Oilers'...
Tortorella ‘Disappointed’ by Golden Knights Coaching Exit
Highlights Tortorella spoke publicly for the first time since Vegas moved on from him after the Cup Final run
The 68-year-old told The Athletic he...
Blue Jackets Sign Cole Sillinger to Three-Year Deal
Highlights Cole Sillinger and the Blue Jackets settled on a three-year contract worth $4.625 million per season
The deal sidesteps an arbitration hearing and leaves...
