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.
Garrioch: Senators Among Teams Eyeing Canucks’ DeBrusk
Bruce Garrioch reports the Senators are among a group of teams with interest in Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk.
Tortorella: Karlsson Likely Out for Rest of Cup Final
Tortorella says William Karlsson likely won't return, leaving Vegas thin down the middle for a must-win Game 6.
Friedman: Nurse Prefers East, Eyes the Flyers
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says Darnell Nurse prefers an Eastern Conference move and not a Canadian team
The Flyers have interest and Nurse would be open...
Hischier, Devils Start Extension Talks in $11-13M Range
ESPN's Kevin Weekes expects Nico Hischier's next Devils extension to land in the $11-13 million range as talks open.
Ehlers Is Making the Jets Regret Letting Him Walk
Nikolaj Ehlers has eight points in five Stanley Cup Final games for Carolina, making the Jets regret letting him walk.
Tortorella Vows Golden Knights Will Force Game 7
John Tortorella says Vegas will be back in Raleigh for Game 7 and ripped a question about benching Carter Hart.
Staal Ties Cup Final Goal Streak Record in Game 5
Jordan Staal scored in his fifth straight Stanley Cup Final game, tying an NHL record no one had matched since 1973.
Kucherov Wins 2nd Hart Trophy, Edges McDavid and MacKinnon
Nikita Kucherov wins his second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, edging Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon in a tight vote.
Darnell Nurse Requests Trade, Gives Oilers a Team List
Darnell Nurse has asked the Oilers for a trade and handed Edmonton a list of three to five teams, per Elliotte Friedman.
Holland in No Rush on Doughty Extension or Captaincy
Ken Holland says he has talked extension with Drew Doughty but feels no rush, with the Kings captaincy hanging on the contract.
