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.
DeBrincat Extension: ‘My Intention Is Obviously to Stay’
Highlights Alex DeBrincat says his plan is to sign an extension and stay in Detroit
Talks are parked until the Red Wings hire a new...
Tyler Seguin ACL Injury: ‘Most Challenging’ Rehab Yet
Highlights Tyler Seguin called his ACL rehab the most challenging stretch of his career
A setback in June pulled him off the ice before he...
Jets’ Lowry on Hellebuyck Trade: ‘Not Worth Our Time’
Highlights Adam Lowry says the Jets can't spend camp guessing at how the Connor Hellebuyck trade request ends
Dylan DeMelo called it "an extra wrinkle"...
Crosby on Babcock: Oilers Get a ‘Really Organized’ Coach
Highlights Sidney Crosby says the Oilers are getting a “really organized” coach in Mike Babcock
Crosby won Olympic gold under Babcock in 2010 and again...
Quinn Hughes Extension: Wild Star Still Hasn’t Made a Call
Highlights Chris Johnston says Quinn Hughes is still having trouble making up his mind about his future
Minnesota is willing to pay whatever it takes,...
Chabot on Tkachuk Exit: ‘I’d Be Lying to Say I Was...
Highlights Thomas Chabot says he would be lying to call himself happy about Brady Tkachuk leaving Ottawa
The longest-tenured Senator called the vacant captaincy “an...
Bruins Minten Signing: Boston Bets Big on Its Young Center
Highlights Bruins sign Fraser Minten to a seven-year extension worth $50.4 million
The 22-year-old center put up 17 goals and 35 points in his first...
Rangers Outlook 2026-27: 10 of First 17 Games at MSG
Highlights The Rangers went 14-20-7 at Madison Square Garden last season and finished last in the East
Ten of New York's first 17 games this...
Cole Eiserman Roster Spot: ‘An NHL-Level Shot, For Sure’
Highlights Cole Eiserman is chasing an Islanders roster spot after signing his entry-level deal in March
His college and AHL coaches point to the same...
Josh Doan: Sabres Are ‘A Better Team’ After Tuch, Byram Exits
Highlights Josh Doan says the Sabres are a better team even after losing Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram
Byram's June trade to Chicago blindsided him,...
