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.
Giroux Re-Signing With Senators Despite Flyers Interest
Highlights Elliotte Friedman reports Claude Giroux will re-sign with the Senators, with the contract close to done
The 38-year-old drew interest from the Flyers and...
Hurricanes Eyeing Edvinsson Offer Sheet, Friedman Says
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Hurricanes are eyeing an offer sheet for Red Wings RFA Simon Edvinsson
Carolina may need a defenseman if it moves...
Rangers Sign William Trudeau to One-Year Deal
Highlights Rangers signed defenseman William Trudeau to a one-year, two-way deal
The 23-year-old came over from Montreal in the June 26 Brett Berard trade
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Devils Sign Ben Steeves, Jakub Malek to New Deals
Highlights Ben Steeves signed a one-year, two-way deal worth $850K at the NHL level
Goalie Jakub Malek landed a two-year, two-way contract to stay in...
Golden Knights Sign Lukas Cormier to One-Year Deal
Highlights Golden Knights signed defenseman Lukas Cormier to a one-year contract for 2026-27
The 24-year-old is coming off a career-best 47 points in 49 games...
Leafs Won’t Trade Matthews, Still ‘Elite of the Elite’
Highlights Elliotte Friedman says the Maple Leafs have no plans to trade Auston Matthews
Toronto still views its captain as “the elite of the elite”
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Ovechkin Won’t Rule Out Playing Beyond Next Season
Alex Ovechkin says he could play one or two more years with the Capitals and wants to prove he's still an impact player.
Predators Re-Sign Justin Barron to One-Year Deal
Highlights Predators re-sign defenseman Justin Barron to a one-year, $1.575 million deal
The 24-year-old and Nashville avoided a scheduled arbitration hearing
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Flames Sign Simon Nemec to Five-Year Extension
Highlights Flames sign Simon Nemec to a five-year extension worth $36.25 million
The deal carries a $7.25 million cap hit for the 22-year-old defenseman
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Flyers Hit Ducks’ Leo Carlsson With $90M Offer Sheet
Highlights Flyers tendered a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Ducks center Leo Carlsson
The $18 million cap hit would make the 21-year-old the highest-paid...
