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.
Cole Knuble First NHL Goals: Mike’s Son Beats Sabres
Cole Knuble scored his first two NHL goals as the Flyers beat the Sabres 3-1 🧡 His dad Mike joined him for the postgame TNT interview:
Brady Tkachuk Chants: Every Insult Ottawa Fans Used
Sens fans had a chant for EVERYTHING in Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa 💀 From "You eat crayons" to "Who's your daddy?" here's every one ⬇️
Tkachuk Postgame: ‘Over and Done With’ After Ottawa Loss
Brady Tkachuk is already looking past Ottawa 😬 "It's over and done with," he said after the 5-1 loss, with Sidney Crosby and the Penguins up next ⬇️
Senators Fans Signs: Best Banners From Tkachuk Return
Sens fans brought some of the best signs we've seen for Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa 😂 One listed all three Tkachuks: Keith = No Cup, Matthew = No Class, Brady = No Loyalty ⬇️
Brady Tkachuk Return: Ottawa Boos Him Before Puck Drop
Brady Tkachuk was booed during warmups in Ottawa, and "Brady sucks" chants broke out before the anthems 😬 The former Senators captain made his return to Canadian Tire Centre with the Panthers ⬇️
Larkin Trade: Devellano Says Red Wings ‘Kissed and Made Up’
Red Wings alternate governor Jim Devellano says the team has "kissed and made up" with Dylan Larkin 😬 The interview was taped days before Larkin grew his trade list to 10 teams ⬇️
Oilers Crowbar Award: Draisaitl Adds New Postgame Prize
Leon Draisaitl added a crowbar to the Oilers' postgame awards after Tuesday's win over the Wild 😂 He handed the first one to Ryan Shea for five blocked shots ⬇️
Khusnutdinov Extension: Bruins Sign Forward for 3 Years
The Bruins are signing Marat Khusnutdinov to a three-year extension worth $3.95 million per season ✍️ ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported the terms after Kevin Weekes broke the news Tuesday ⬇️
Jake Allen 500th Game: Devils Honor Goalie in Win Over Avalanche
Jake Allen received a silver stick for 500 NHL games before the puck dropped Then he stopped 31 shots in the Devils' 4-3 win over the Avalanche ⬇️
McDavid Assists Record: Oilers Captain Fastest to 20
Connor McDavid reached 20 assists in nine games, the fewest in NHL history 🍎 He had three in the Oilers' 4-3 overtime win over the Wild, including the pass on Evan Bouchard's winner ⬇️
