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.
Canucks Have Deal in Place for Malhotra: Seravalli
Highlights Frank Seravalli reports the Canucks have a deal in place to make Manny Malhotra their 23rd head coach
Malhotra spent two seasons coaching AHL...
Melinda French Gates Joining Kraken as Minority Investor
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates is joining the Seattle Kraken as a minority investor, pending NHL approval — a $30B name in Samantha Holloway's One Roof Sports group ahead of a Sonics bid.
Laine: ‘I Could Have Played Pretty Soon After New Year’s’
Patrik Laine said Monday he could have returned to play in early 2026, but the Habs winger stayed on IR through the playoffs ahead of a summer of unrestricted free agency.
Johnston: ‘No Smoke’ to Carle-Leafs Coaching Rumors
TSN’s Chris Johnston shot down the David Carle-to-Toronto rumors Sunday night, while Seravalli reported Carle politely declined a formal Leafs interview.
O’Reilly Joins Marner, Perry With Memorial Cup MVP Sweep
Sam O'Reilly joined Mitch Marner, Corey Perry and Brad Richards as the only CHL players to ever sweep regular season, playoff and Memorial Cup MVP in the same year as Kitchener beat Everett 6-2 to win the 2026 Memorial Cup.
Helenius Strikes in OT to Lift Finland to 2026 Worlds Gold
Sabres center Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into overtime to lift Finland past Switzerland 1-0 in Zurich and claim the 2026 IIHF World Championship.
Predators’ Josi Named 2026 Worlds MVP, Best Defender
Predators captain Roman Josi was named MVP and top defender at the 2026 IIHF Worlds despite Switzerland's 1-0 OT loss to Finland in the gold medal game.
Norway Stuns Canada in OT to Win First-Ever Worlds Medal
Norway claimed its first-ever IIHF Men's Worlds medal Sunday, beating Canada 3-2 in OT on Noah Steen's overtime winner.
Hart vs. Andersen: Inside the Cup Final Goalie Duel
Andersen and Hart both enter Cup Final Game 1 at 12-1. Inside the goalie matchup that decides Raleigh.
Sabres’ Helenius Sinks Canada With Breakaway Beauty at Worlds
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius scored the game-winner on a breakaway snipe in Finland's 4-2 semifinal win over Canada at the 2026 Worlds.
