Ryan Dixon

Three potential trades for Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin

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.

Viggo Bjorck taking inspiration from Crosby as draft stock continues to rise

As prospects usually answer the "who do you model your game after?" question with more trepidation, centre Viggo Bjorck took a more direct approach. Ryan Dixon talks to the Swede, who spoke highly of NHL legend Sidney Crosby.

Team Canada's Richie Laryea is ready to take on the world on home soil

McKenna using doubts, draft-year challenges to prepare for NHL expectations

Having overcome early-season struggles and outside criticism, Gavin McKenna believes the lessons learned this year will serve him well as he takes the next step toward the NHL.

‘Idea guy’ Cliff Fletcher led teams with creativity, boldness

As an NHL GM, Cliff Fletcher became known for bold trades. In doing so he enjoyed a ton of success and made the league a more interesting place.

Conn Smythe Power Rankings: Wingers leading MVP charge

Possible trade destinations for Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly

Presumably, if he waives his no-movement clause, Morgan Rielly would like to join an established contender or a team clearly on the rise. Ryan Dixon takes a look at the candidates to be the Maple Leafs defenceman's next team.

Conn Smythe Power Rankings: Stankoven, Marner out front

We've reached the halfway point of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it's time for another Conn Smythe check in. Ryan Dixon ranks the top candidates after Round 2, which includes a few players who are on pace to challenge the single-season playoff goal record.

2026 Western Conference Final preview: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights

How Vinnie Matteo is working to make hockey more welcoming and accessible

The founder of Avalanche Kidz, a Montreal-based program designed to introduce people with autism and other special needs to hockey, Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award finalist Vinnie Matteo is ready to do whatever it takes to make hockey more accessible.