Ryan Dixon

Sweden flushes years of world junior heartbreak with elusive gold medal

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.

How Penguins, Flyers have turned the East upside down

With a huge chunk of season already in the books, the Penguins and Flyers deserve some love. Ryan Dixon has that and more in his weekend takeaways.

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

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

Six players from last year's Canadian world junior team are looking to erase bitter memories. Ryan Dixon looks at who they are and the pressure they face.

Surging Connor McDavid on Gretzky-like pace with Oilers

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

When a move as big as Friday’s Quinn Hughes trade happens, it sends ripples across the league especially for the teams that miss out as the Devils and Red Wings now have to think about what comes next.

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

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.