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.
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Preview: Oilers vs. Ducks
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The Ducks won't be a pushover for the Oilers in the first round. Rory Boylen previews what's shaping up to be a tense series.
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Preview: Hurricanes vs. Senators
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Road to the Playoffs: How trade deadline impacted races
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Now that we know who's heading to the dance, it's worth looking at how they got there. Rory Boylen analyzes how each team's trade deadline impacted their playoff race.
Road to the Playoffs: What teams are playing for this weekend
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While Friday is a rare quiet night in the NHL without any games scheduled, that allowed Rory Boylen to take a step back and look at what's at stake as we get set for a huge weekend of games ahead, filled with playoff implications.
Road to the Playoffs: The most important games this weekend
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Road to the Playoffs: A case for each bubble team
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The road to the playoffs is much more congested this year than it was in 2025, but who doesn't love some late-season drama? Rory Boylen makes the case for each team sitting on the playoff bubble.
Scout's Analysis: Can Porter Martone help Philadelphia's playoff push?
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The last time the Philadelphia Flyers had a highly anticipated scoring winger coming out of the NCAA, it didn't go so well. Will it be different with Porter Martone? Rory Boylen and Jason Bukala weigh in.
Scout's Analysis: What to expect from James Hagens in pro hockey
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Road to the Playoffs: Who's hot, who's not since Olympic break
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One month from today we'll be well into the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so as we enter the final stages of the post-season race, Rory Boylen takes a look at the teams who are hot, or not, since the Olympic break ended.