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.
Toews ‘Straight-Up Jealous’ of Kane’s Blackhawks Return
Highlights Jonathan Toews told Patrick Kane he's “straight-up jealous” of his Blackhawks return
Toews retired this summer after a comeback year with his hometown Jets
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McMichael Picks No. 77 With Blues in Nod to Oshie
Highlights Connor McMichael will wear No. 77 for the St. Louis Blues next season
The number belonged to TJ Oshie in Washington, McMichael's teammate and...
Patrick Kane Re-Signs With Blackhawks on Two-Year Deal
Highlights Patrick Kane is heading back to Chicago on a two-year, $16 million contract
The deal carries an $8 million cap hit and a full...
Andersen Brings Stanley Cup to Legoland in Denmark
Highlights Frederik Andersen spent his Stanley Cup Day at Legoland Billund in his native Denmark
The Hurricanes goalie kissed the Cup and hoisted it in...
Staios: I Saw Signs Tkachuk Wanted Out Over a Year Ago
Highlights Senators GM Steve Staios says he saw signs Brady Tkachuk wanted out more than a year before the trade
Staios confirmed Tkachuk requested the...
Marner’s Agent: Leafs ‘Never Protected’ Him in Toronto
Highlights Agent Darren Ferris says the Maple Leafs "never protected" Mitch Marner in Toronto
Ferris disputes the Carolina report, saying no Mikko Rantanen trade was...
McDavid’s Contract Bargain Leaves 7 Players Earning More
Highlights McDavid's $12.5M cap hit ranks behind seven players for 2026-27
His two-year extension pays less than teammate Leon Draisaitl
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Sean Avery Goes From NHL Villain to Nolan’s Odyssey
Highlights Sean Avery, one of the NHL's most notorious pests, plays Laodamas in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
It's his third Nolan film after Tenet and...
Justin Bailey Leaves NHL, Signs With KHL’s Barys Astana
Highlights Justin Bailey signed a one-year deal with the KHL's Barys Astana
The 31-year-old forward played 141 NHL games with four teams after Buffalo drafted...
Islanders Re-Sign Joey Larson to Two-Year Deal
Highlights Islanders re-signed undrafted forward Joey Larson to a two-year, two-way contract
Larson scored 17 goals in 63 games with AHL Bridgeport last season
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