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.
Brind’Amour’s Secret Cinder Block Steals the Canes Parade
Highlights Rod Brind’Amour hid a 35-pound cinder block in the Canes gym for five years
The “blue collar press” was secretly training the team to...
Deslauriers Signs Two-Year Deal at Hurricanes Cup Parade
Highlights Nicolas Deslauriers signed a two-year, $1.75 million deal to stay in Carolina
GM Eric Tulsky announced it on stage at the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup...
Dreger: Ducks’ McTavish ‘Going to Be Traded’
Highlights Darren Dreger says he believes Mason McTavish gets moved this summer
Kevin Weekes reports teams are calling on the 23-year-old Ducks center
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Laine Could Have Interest in Kings, Pagnotta Says
Highlights David Pagnotta says Patrik Laine could have interest in the Kings this summer
Los Angeles tried to trade for him before the deadline and...
Bobrovsky Reportedly Wants Up to $42M From Panthers
Highlights Bobrovsky's ask is reportedly as high as $42 million over six or seven years
Florida wants him back but won't commit to that term,...
Toews Retires, Calls Blackhawks Run a ‘Dream Come True’
Highlights Jonathan Toews announced his retirement Friday at the Winnipeg sportsplex that bears his name
The three-time Stanley Cup champion called his Blackhawks years a...
Weekes: Sabres Nearing Long-Term Benson Extension
Highlights ESPN's Kevin Weekes reports the Sabres are working on a contract extension with Zach Benson
The deal could mirror Josh Doan's seven-year, $48.65 million...
Ron Francis Rejoins Penguins as Special Adviser
Highlights Penguins hired Hall of Famer Ron Francis as special adviser of hockey operations Friday
Francis won two Stanley Cups in Pittsburgh and stepped down...
LeBrun: Canucks, Habs Talking Gallagher but Need a Sweetener
Highlights Pierre LeBrun says the Canucks and Canadiens have talked Gallagher, but a deal is hung up on a sweetener
Gallagher's agent confirmed Vancouver's interest,...
Toews to Make Retirement Official Friday With Jets
Highlights Darren Dreger reports Jonathan Toews will announce his retirement Friday alongside the Winnipeg Jets
The Jets set an 11 a.m. CT presser at the...
