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.
Friedman: Larkin Trade ‘Has the Wild Written All Over It’
Elliotte Friedman says Larkin’s trade request ‘has the Wild written all over it,’ with Dallas and Tampa lurking.
Chayka on Matthews: ‘A Happy Captain’ Who Wants to Win
Highlights New Leafs GM John Chayka calls Auston Matthews a “happy captain” who wants to win in Toronto
Matthews has two years left at $13.25...
Hall of Fame Executive Cliff Fletcher Passes Away at 90
Highlights Hall of Fame executive Cliff Fletcher has passed away at age 90
Fletcher built the Flames team that won the 1989 Stanley Cup
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Report: Oilers Ready to Give Cassidy 5 Years, Up to $30M
The Oilers are reportedly ready to give Bruce Cassidy five years and up to $30 million. Vegas is still the holdup.
Suzuki, Caufield Surprise Each Other With Selke and Lady Byng
Highlights Suzuki won the Selke in a landslide with 151 first-place votes
Caufield took the Lady Byng after his 51-goal season
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Stankoven Sparks Canes Comeback: ‘He Has the Biggest Heart’
Logan Stankoven's third-period goal flipped Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and started Carolina's comeback from 2-0 down against Vegas.
Tortorella Has No Regrets: ‘I’d Challenge It 10/10 Times’
Highlights Tortorella lost a goalie interference challenge with five minutes left in a tied Game 2
The failed bid handed Carolina the power play that...
McNabb Taken to Hospital After Puck to Face in Game 2
Brayden McNabb went to the hospital after taking a slap shot to the face in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Report: Leafs Agreed to Trade Knies to Canadiens at Deadline
The Leafs agreed to trade Matthew Knies to the Canadiens at the deadline. The deal died with the clock.
Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin Requests Trade
Highlights Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman
Larkin holds a full no-trade clause and is signed through 2030-31...
