Rory Boylen
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Rory Boylen joined Sportsnet in 2014 and is the NHL and junior hockey editor at Sportsnet.ca. He is also co-host of the Tape to Tape NHL Podcast.
Stamkos says break up with Lightning 'puzzling and strange'
Rory Boylen
After 16 years with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos was walked to unrestricted free agency and signed with the Nashville Predators. When asked what happened, Stamkos said it was "puzzling" and "strange" he couldn't get a deal done in Tampa.
NHL's Top 12 UFAs of 2024: Latest rumours, reports
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2024 NHL Draft Blog: Surprises, steals and best available in Round 2
Rory Boylen
As Round 1 of the NHL Draft comes to a close, read about some of the biggest surprises, steals and who the best prospects are still available in Round 2. Also look back to see how the first round unfolded from the Sphere in Las Vegas.
NHL Off-Season Primer: Storylines, draft intrigue, teams of interest
Rory Boylen
The Stanley Cup will be awarded Monday but the rest of the league has already been hard at work building their rosters. As the summer transactions begin to roll in, here is everything you need to know.
What the Kings, Capitals, Flames and Devils get in big NHL trading day
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Why Stars' Jim Nill won best GM two years in a row
Rory Boylen
Jim Nill deserves plenty of credit for avoiding a massive rebuild and pushing the Stars into elite status. For his work, the GM was named winner of the Jim Gregory Award for the second year in a row on Monday.
Analyzing the goalie market: Who's buying and who's available?
Rory Boylen
What will be in store for the goalie market this summer? Rory Boylen takes a look at some of the names potentially available.
Stanley Cup Final Preview: Oilers vs. Panthers
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What would a Jesperi Kotkaniemi buyout look like?
Rory Boylen
Three years ago the Carolina Hurricanes signed Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an offer sheet that successfully got him out of Montreal. What does his future with the team look like? Rory Boylen explores.