Ryan Dixon
@dixononsports
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.
Playoff Takeaways: Panthers finally solve Swayman as Game 2 gets rowdy
Ryan Dixon
Credit to the Panthers, in a game they had to have, for figuring out a way to get to Jeremy Swayman on a level nobody else has in this post-season. Ryan Dixon has the takeaways from a fiery Game 2.
Four Mitch Marner trades the Maple Leafs could consider
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NHL Draft Lottery: Who could win the right to select Macklin Celebrini?
Ryan Dixon
The NHL Draft Lottery is set to go Tuesday night, so team execs will be clutching their rabbit’s foot while fate decides whether a franchise-altering player will land in their lap.
Conn Smythe Power Rankings: Verhaeghe and Johnston?! Oh my!
Ryan Dixon
Eight teams are still chasing Stanley Cup dreams and the field of players you can make an early Conn Smythe case for is definitely a larger number than that.
Playoff Takeaways: Rangers on verge of sweep vs. Capitals
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Playoff Takeaways: Top-seeded Stars in a heap of trouble after Game 2 loss to Golden Knights
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The top seed in the Western Conference is in a heap of trouble. Just as was the case in last year’s Western Conference Final — the Stars have fallen behind the Golden Knights 2-0 in a best-of-seven battle. Ryan Dixon has the takeaways from Game 2.
Playoff Takeaways: Panthers' Verhaeghe comes up clutch once again
Ryan Dixon
With the first taste of overtime this post-season, the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs have officially begun — and who else to score the first OT marker of the playoffs than Carter Verhaeghe.
2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Stars vs. Golden Knights
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2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Jets vs. Avalanche
Ryan Dixon
Though they've shared the same division for a decade, this will be the first time Colorado and Winnipeg meet up in the playoffs. And while last year they appeared headed in opposite directions, these two teams both see themselves as contenders. Ryan Dixon looks closer at the matchup.