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.
Demidov Contract: Agent Says He Left Money on the Table
Highlights Agent Dan Milstein says Ivan Demidov pushed for the eight-year deal and wanted it signed fast
The $73.2 million extension starts in 2027-28 and...
Devon Toews First Pitch: Avalanche D-Man Deals a Strike
Highlights Devon Toews threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Coors Field on Sunday
The Avalanche defenseman wore a Mickey Moniak jersey and threw a...
NHL Free Agents Still Unsigned With Camps a Week Away
Highlights Patrik Laine, Vladimir Tarasenko and Connor Ingram headline the players still without contracts
New CBA rules cap veterans at two preseason games, which shrinks...
Isaac Howard Lineup: Oilers Urged to Play Him With Draisaitl
Highlights Isaac Howard is the front-runner for the one scoring line spot Edmonton has left open
The Athletic says the numbers point to Howard playing...
Lekkerimaki Contract Year: ‘Not Big Enough or Fast Enough’
Highlights Lekkerimaki has 37 NHL games and nine points four years after going 15th overall
He enters the final season of his entry-level deal at...
Matthew Schaefer Records: Islanders Star Is Now 19
Highlights Matthew Schaefer turned 19 on Saturday, one season after rewriting the record book for teenage defensemen
He won the Calder unanimously at 18 years,...
NHL Playoff Bubble 2026-27: Five Teams Stuck in the Middle
Highlights Pro Hockey Rumors puts the Predators, Red Wings, Islanders, Kraken and Penguins in the NHL's middle class
New draft lottery rules took away the...
Logan Thompson Mask: Caps Goalie Goes ‘Mars Attacks!’
Highlights Logan Thompson's new goalie mask is a tribute to the 1996 cult movie "Mars Attacks!"
It's the third straight bucket built around a film...
Darkangelo Event Derailed as Walter Cup Goes Missing Again
Highlights The Walter Cup never showed up for Shiann Darkangelo's Saturday event in Brighton, Michigan
It is the second time in just over two weeks...
Ovechkin Movie Role: Caps Star Films ‘Hockey Dads 2’
Highlights Alex Ovechkin filmed his role in Russian comedy sequel “Hockey Dads 2” before flying back to Washington
Vladislav Tretiak and Alexei Kasatonov are in...
