Rory Boylen, Author at Sportsnet.ca

Six early NHL breakout candidates to watch in 2018-19

Rory Boylen

@RoryBoylen

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.

Top NHL rookies: Early Calder Trophy candidates for 2018-19

It may be early in the summer, but we're already looking forward to what should be a great class of NHL rookies in 2018-19. Here is a look at 17 (very) early Calder candidates.

Cap Considerations: Where NHL teams are at after big July moves

How NHL offer sheets work and six players who could get one

There are a number of highly skilled RFAs available this summer who could be open to offer sheets, if teams decide to use them. Here is a breakdown of how the offer sheets work and who could get one.

Highlights from Tavares' press conference: How and why he chose Toronto

After signing a seven-year, $77 million contract to join the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1, John Tavares spoke to the media about how he came to his decision. Here are some highlights.

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2018 NHL trade candidates: 22 players who could get dealt this summer

The NHL trade market didn't take off over draft weekend, so there are still many names in the rumour mill who could be dealt. Here we explore 22 of them.

The roundabout, risky way John Tavares could get nine years

If John Tavares signs a one-year contract as a UFA this summer could he, effectively, end up with a nine-year deal with a future contract?

Seven notable unqualified RFAs who are now UFA-eligible

Why Ryan Merkley was the most interesting first-round NHL Draft pick

Ryan Merkley has all the talent in the world, but is still viewed as a high-risk pick.