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.
Andlauer: Alfredsson ‘Forever a Senator’ Despite Leafs Jump
Highlights Senators owner Michael Andlauer released a statement after Daniel Alfredsson left for the rival Maple Leafs
Andlauer called Alfredsson "forever an Ottawa Senator" and...
IOC Lifts Russia’s Olympic Ban, Hockey Return Still Uncertain
Highlights The IOC provisionally lifted the Russian Olympic Committee's suspension on Tuesday, ending a near three-year ban
Russian hockey teams stay sidelined because the IIHF...
Ducks Sign Tyson Hinds to Two-Year Extension
Highlights Ducks sign defenseman Tyson Hinds to a two-year, $1.8 million extension
The one-way deal carries a $900K cap hit and runs through 2027-28
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Larkin’s Short Trade List Is Stalling His Red Wings Exit
Highlights Dylan Larkin still hasn’t expanded his trade list past Florida, Minnesota and Vegas, per Helene St. James
No offers from those three teams have...
Mammoth Face Deadline to Match Devils’ Hayton Offer Sheet
Utah is into the final days of its seven-day window to match New Jersey's one-year, $4.775M offer sheet on Barrett Hayton.
Islanders Won’t Trade Barzal or Horvat, Darche Says
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says teams called the Islanders on Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat
GM Mathieu Darche has no interest in trading either center
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Berube: Leafs Lost Their ‘Emotional Leader’ When Marner Left
Highlights Craig Berube says the Maple Leafs lost their "emotional leader" when Mitch Marner signed in Vegas
Toronto crashed to 28th overall the year after...
NHL to Reveal 84-Game 2026-27 Schedule on July 16
Highlights NHL will release the full 2026-27 schedule on Thursday, July 16 at 1 p.m. ET
The 84-game season is the league's first since 1993-94,...
Ovechkin Texted Capitals GM: ‘It’s a Stanley Cup Contender’
Highlights Ovechkin texted GM Chris Patrick from a Turkey vacation that Washington's roster is a "Stanley Cup contender"
The captain re-signed for one year at...
Hurricanes Superfan Haaland Sinks Brazil at the World Cup
Highlights Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16
The Manchester City striker is a self-described...
