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.
McKenna on Leafs: ‘Biggest Hockey Market in the World’
Gavin McKenna tells TSN he'd be 'very honoured' to go No. 1 to Toronto: 'the biggest hockey market in the world.'
St-Louis on Bell Centre Boos: ‘They’re Not Wrong’
Martin St-Louis on the Bell Centre boos after Montreal's 4-0 Game 4 loss to Carolina: 'It's not fun to hear that but they're not wrong.'
Aho Passes Eric Staal for Canes Playoff PP Goal Record
Sebastian Aho's first-period power play goal in Game 4 against Montreal passed Eric Staal for the most career playoff PP goals in Hurricanes/Whalers history.
Ovechkin Confirms July Decision: ‘It’s Not a Secret’
Alex Ovechkin tells FONBET at the Russian Cup Superfinal he'll decide on his NHL future in July: 'It's not a secret.'
Nic Dowd on First Cup Final: ‘I’ve Never Been Part of...
Nic Dowd reaches his first Stanley Cup Final with Vegas: 'I've never been a part of something like this.'
Marner Reflects on ‘Dark Times’ Reaching First Cup Final
Mitch Marner got emotional after Vegas swept Colorado, opening up about 'dark times' in hockey before reaching his first Cup Final.
Knights Don’t Touch Campbell Bowl, Repeat of 2023 Cup Run
Vegas left the Campbell Bowl untouched again after sweeping the Avs. Last time they did it, they won the Stanley Cup.
Andersen ‘Having a Ton of Fun’ During Canes’ Playoff Run
Frederik Andersen says the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been a 'ton of fun' as the Hurricanes push toward the Cup Final.
Hutson Owns Game 3 OT Turnover: ‘Because of Me’
Lane Hutson didn't dodge a thing after Game 3, owning the overtime turnover that led to Andrei Svechnikov's series-tilting winner.
Cuthbert Apologizes After Calling Wrong Svechnikov in OT
Chris Cuthbert apologized after calling the wrong Svechnikov on Carolina's Game 3 OT winner over Montreal.
