Ryan Dixon

NHL Power Rankings: A reason for every team to have a happy new year

Ryan Dixon

Ryan Dixon has been covering pro sports— beginning with hockey — since 2006. After spending five years with The Hockey News, Ryan joined the Sportsnet team in 2011. He specializes in features and has written about everything from NHL stars to soccer in Northern Uganda. Ryan is the co-host of the Tape II Tape hockey podcast on Sportsnet.ca.

Bold hockey predictions for 2026: Maple Leafs opt for nuclear option

The Canucks and Devils finally become trade partners, a surprise nation nabs Olympic gold, and the Maple Leafs opt for the nuclear option. Nothing feels out of the realm of possibility anymore. With 2026 around the corner, Ryan Dixon takes a stab at some bold hockey predictions!

Canada brings 'an extra level of motivation' to world juniors

Surging Connor McDavid on Gretzky-like pace with Oilers

With the Oilers scuffling and so many other amazing/surprising individual performances to focus on earlier this season, Connor McDavid got lost in the shuffle a bit. Consider the deck re-ordered.

NHL Power Rankings: Players to watch at world juniors from each team

The world juniors are great on two levels. Not only do fans get to watch the future of their country's program take the ice, but they can check out the players their club team has drafted in recent years. Ryan Dixon highlights some WJC participants in this week's Power Rankings.

Devils, Red Wings re-assess next steps after missing out on Quinn Hughes

NHL Power Rankings: Handing out a gift to all 32 teams

With Christmas around the corner, it's time for all 32 NHL teams to pen a letter to Santa to list out their wants and needs. Ryan Dixon gives a gift to every team in this week's power rankings.

Canucks, Flames leading candidates to win the race to the bottom

Which teams are in the running to finish last overall and stand the best chance of earning the No. 1 pick in 2026? Ryan Dixon looks at the somewhat surprising candidates.

NHL Power Rankings: Evaluating the goaltenders

Breaking down the Maple Leafs into trade categories: Who would stay, who would go?

When your tires are spinning like the Toronto Maple Leafs’ are, you’re desperate to find a path that offers grip. Ryan Dixon categorizes who would be on the trade block and who's safe.