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.
Josh Doan: Sabres Are ‘A Better Team’ After Tuch, Byram Exits
Highlights Josh Doan says the Sabres are a better team even after losing Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram
Byram's June trade to Chicago blindsided him,...
Bruins Trade Rumors: Jokiharju Available Alongside Lohrei
Highlights Four NHL team sources tell RG that Mason Lohrei is still available three weeks before the season starts
Boston is willing to move Henri...
Hischier Extension: Why He Passed on 2027 Free Agency
Highlights Nico Hischier signed a five-year, $58.5M extension on July 1, his first day of eligibility
The Devils captain says he never wanted to test...
Senators Batherson Contract: Eight-Year Window Ends Sept. 15
Highlights Sept. 15 is the last day Drake Batherson can sign an eight-year deal in Ottawa
Bruce Garrioch reports a gap still exists between the...
Ovechkin 1,000 Goals: Kuznetsov Wants One More Record
Highlights Evgeny Kuznetsov wants Alex Ovechkin to chase 1,000 regular-season goals
Ovechkin sits at 929 after a 32-goal season, 71 short of the number
Read below...
Wild Outlook 2026-27: Quinn Hughes Has One Year Left
Highlights Quinn Hughes has one year left on his contract and no extension
Minnesota won a playoff round for the first time since 2015, then...
NHL Trade Candidates: Five Names to Watch by Halloween
Highlights The Hockey News listed five NHL players who should hit the trade market if their teams start slow
Ryan O’Reilly tops it, with Vilardi,...
Kuznetsov Ref Cam Video: ‘So They Can’t See Us’
Highlights Evgeny Kuznetsov turned up on the KHL's ref cam during his Sibir Novosibirsk debut
He moved himself out of the shot mid-conversation with referee...
Maple Leafs Salary Cap: Toronto Enters Camp Over the Limit
Highlights Toronto sits $2,752,382 over the $104 million cap with all 23 roster spots filled
Max Domi and his $3.75 million hit are LTIR-bound, which...
Ryan Johnson on Buium Contract: ‘Admittedly Overpaying’
Highlights Ryan Johnson says he would have said no to a contract like Zeev Buium’s five years ago
Vancouver gave the 20-year-old defenceman eight years...
