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.
Canadiens Weigh Bridge or Long-Term Bolduc Contract
Highlights Canadiens have floated both a two-year bridge and a five-year deal to RFA Zachary Bolduc
Bolduc says he isn't worried and expects a deal...
Carlsson, Wallstedt Lead Projected Sweden All-Star Roster
Highlights NHL.com's first projected Sweden roster for the 2027 All-Star Game is led by Leo Carlsson and Jesper Wallstedt
The five-team, 3-on-3 tournament hits UBS...
Wild Say Term Is the Last Hurdle on Hughes Extension
Highlights Wild coach John Hynes says he's "very optimistic" Quinn Hughes signs an extension before next season
The holdup isn't whether a deal gets done...
Panthers Suspend Equipment Manager Teddy Richards After Arrest
Highlights The Panthers suspended head equipment manager Teddy Richards from all team activities and facilities
Richards was arrested Friday in Coral Springs on misdemeanor battery/domestic...
NHL Reveals 84-Game 2026-27 Schedule With September Start
Highlights The NHL released its full 2026-27 schedule Thursday, an 84-game slate for every team
The league called it the biggest schedule in its history...
Tuch Explains Sabres Exit After Capitals Trade
Alex Tuch explains why he left the hometown Sabres for the Capitals in a sign-and-trade.
Mammoth’s Armstrong: Half the NHL Asked About Hayton
Highlights Bill Armstrong says "probably half" the NHL called Utah about Barrett Hayton this offseason
The Mammoth matched New Jersey's offer sheet, keeping Hayton on...
Yohe: Robertson Would Welcome a Penguins Trade
Highlights The Athletic's Josh Yohe says a Robertson-to-Pittsburgh trade is still in play
Yohe has been told Robertson would be happy to join the Penguins,...
Exec Calls Ducks’ Carlsson Offer Sheet a ‘Fireable Offense’
Highlights An NHL executive called Anaheim's handling of Leo Carlsson a "fireable offense" in Greg Wyshynski's ESPN column
Carlsson said last summer he would have...
Wyshynski: Stars’ Free Agency Panic Is an Overreaction
Highlights Greg Wyshynski calls the "Stars had a disaster offseason" take an overreaction
Dallas still rolls out Mikko Rantanen, Miro Heiskanen and Jake Oettinger after...
