Ryan Dixon

Stanley Cup Playoffs Power Rankings: Who's hot and who's not

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.

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Preview: Sabres vs. Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres ended their playoff drought and will face a Boston Bruins team in Round 1 that has had plenty of success over the past 14 years. Ryan Dixon breaks down this first round series.

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Preview: Lightning vs. Canadiens

Why Alex Ovechkin is truly one of a kind in NHL history

It can go without saying, but even upon close scrutiny, there's never been an NHL career quite like Alex Ovechkin's. He truly is a one of one, writes Ryan Dixon.

NHL Power Rankings: Biggest headline for all 32 teams

For our final regular-season power ranking of the year, Ryan Dixon highlights a headline or two for all 32 clubs at the (almost) conclusion of this watershed season.

Road to the Playoffs: Pros and cons for every potential post-season team

Penguins, Crosby surging into prime playoff position

Led by captain Sidney Crosby, the Penguins are pushing not only toward a post-season berth, but opening the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on home ice. And honestly, who knows where to put the ceiling on the Pens at this point?

NHL Power Rankings: Best bang for the buck on all 32 teams

We’re devoting this week’s edition of the Power Rankings to identifying a contract or two for all 32 squads that represents tremendous value for the club.

Seven NHLers who flipped their fortunes in second half

Will Golden Knights get Stanley Cup boost with John Tortorella?

While the Vegas Golden Knights turning to John Tortorella this late in the season may seem strange, there's historical precedent for it that's worked before, writes Ryan Dixon.