Rory Boylen

2026 NHL Free Agency Blog: Stars GM says goal is to sign Robertson

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.

NHL Draft Blog: Who are best players available in Round 2?

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is complete. From Gavin McKenna to Jaxon Cover and many trades in between, see how the night unfolded in Buffalo.

Starters, backups and upside targets: What the NHL goalie market looks like

Scout's Analysis: How Brady Tkachuk fits with the Panthers

In the aftermath of a true Father's Day blockbuster, scout Jason Bukala takes a look at Brady Tkachuk's fit with Florida, what some lines might look like, and how tough of a situation Ottawa found itself in.

Scout's Analysis: What Maple Leafs, Flyers get in Joseph Woll trade

11 bold predictions for the NHL off-season

NHL Offer Sheet Primer: How they work, who could get one

As every team looks at how to improve over the off-season, could any opt to use an offer sheet to chase talent this summer? Rory Boylen has everything you need to know about compensation and which players could be interesting RFA targets.

One big off-season question facing each NHL team eliminated in Round 2

Four teams are still going, but four other teams were sent packing after the second round, and Rory Boylen takes a look at one big off-season question facing each.

Five things we learned in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

One big off-season question facing each NHL team eliminated in Round 1

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs go on, we take one more look back at the teams eliminated in the first round, with a look at one big question each are facing this summer.