Rory Boylen

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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.

Six key takeaways from the first month of the NHL season

What have we learned through the first month of the NHL season? We take a look around the league at some takeaways as the calendar gets set to flip to November.

NHL's most interesting goalie situations a month into the season

What we learned from Connor Hellebuyck's first weekend with the Devils

Connor Hellebuyck is settling into New Jersey after his blockbuster trade from Winnipeg, with his Devils debut potentially coming as early as this week. Here's what we learned about the deal, his preparation, the salary-cap implications and why New Jersey believes the three-time Vezina winner can help turn it into a Stanley Cup contender.

Scout's Analysis: Breaking down the Connor Hellebuyck blockbuster trade

The New Jersey Devils are the winners of the Connor Hellebuyck sweepstakes, pulling off a big trade with Winnipeg right as the goaltender was scheduled to return to the team. Jason Bukala breaks down both sides of the deal.

Scout's Analysis: What Maple Leafs get in Raty, Canucks in Quillan

It's early but ... a look at each NHL team's start

With all 32 teams in action on Tuesday in the return of the Frozen Frenzy, Rory Boylen provides a thought on each club's start to the season.

How the Panthers can navigate Aleksander Barkov's absence

Florida's strong start has been overshadowed by Aleksander Barkov's injury, forcing the Panthers to find a way to stay on track without their captain until December. With Brad Marchand now also dealing with an injury, Rory Boylen looks at how the Panthers' depth will be tested as they look to prove they can remain a contender despite losing two key veterans.

Scout's Analysis: What each team gets in Marchenko-Knies trade

Most interesting contract on every team in Atlantic Division

The Atlantic Division has playoff hopefuls, a few Stanley Cup contenders and, overall, the NHL's toughest region top-to-bottom. Rory Boylen takes a look at the contract that could have the biggest impact on each team.