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.
NHL Backs Vegas Blocking Cassidy: ‘Completely Reasonable’
Bettman and Daly say Vegas is within its rights to block Bruce Cassidy from interviewing with the Oilers and Kings.
Stanley Pup Returns June 8 With Ovechkin, 32 Rescue Dogs
The NHL's Stanley Pup returns June 8 with 32 rescue dogs, Alex Ovechkin and the best pun names in hockey.
Canadiens Give Gallagher’s Agent Green Light to Find Trade
Highlights Canadiens gave agent Gerry Johansson permission to facilitate a Brendan Gallagher trade
The 34-year-old has one year left at $6.5 million with a full...
Islanders, Lee ‘Far Apart’ as Captain Eyes Free Agency
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun says Anders Lee and the Islanders are “far apart” on a new deal, with the 35-year-old captain expected to hit the market on July 1.
Devils Legend Patrik Elias Named GM of Czechia Men’s Team
Devils all-time leading scorer Patrik Elias is the new GM of Czechia's men's national team, the Czech Ice Hockey Federation announced Wednesday.
Bettman, 74: ‘I Can’t Do This Forever’ on NHL Future
Gary Bettman acknowledged a succession plan has been in discussion for at least two years, but the 74-year-old commissioner called retirement reports “greatly exaggerated.”
Ehlers Beats Hart 25 Seconds Into Stanley Cup Final
Nikolaj Ehlers buried Carter Hart 25 seconds into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the fastest opener since 1976.
NHL’s 2027 All-Star Goes International With Five-Team Format
NHL unveils 2027 All-Star format: Canada, USA, Finland, Sweden, and a World team in a 3-on-3 round-robin for $2M at UBS Arena.
Emotional Gallagher: ‘It’s Pretty Clear I’ll Be Moving On’
Brendan Gallagher broke down in tears at Monday's locker cleanout, confirming his 14-year run with the Canadiens is over.
Canucks Name Malhotra 23rd Head Coach in Franchise History
The Canucks officially named Manny Malhotra the 23rd head coach in franchise history, reuniting him with new GM Ryan Johnson.
