Ryan Dixon

Why every contender in the East should be buying before the trade deadline

Ryan Dixon

Ryan Dixon has been covering pro sports— beginning with hockey — since 2006. After spending five years with The Hockey News, Ryan joined the Sportsnet team in 2011. He specializes in features and has written about everything from NHL stars to soccer in Northern Uganda. Ryan is the co-host of the Tape II Tape hockey podcast on Sportsnet.ca.

NHL Power Rankings: Hot topics for all 32 teams after Olympic break

After best-on-best returned to the Olympics in fine fashion, Ryan Dixon checks in with every team as NHL action resumes in this week's power rankings.

Maple Leafs get trade-deadline clarity after loss to Lightning

Possible trade destinations for Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann

If Bobby McMann is indeed going to be traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs, where would be go? Ryan Dixon has some ideas.

Trades, drama and playoff races: What to know as NHL season fires back up

Remember the NHL? As we all catch our breath from the five-ringed frenzy, Ryan Dixon offers up what you need to know as the season picks back up.

Takeaways: USA cruises into gold-medal game by smashing Slovakia

Takeaways: Stars deliver as Germany, Sweden reach Olympic quarterfinals

Sweden, Czechia, Switzerland and Germany punched their tickets to the Olympic quarterfinals, with victories largely driven by star performances.

Olympic men's hockey power rankings: Finland, Sweden heating up at right time

We're down to the elite eight. To get you prepared for the knockout round, Ryan Dixon put together an Olympic power ranking on the eve of the quarterfinals.

Takeaways: Finland dispatches rival Sweden, Slovakia keeps rolling

Takeaways: Germany's stars shine, USA's skill takes over

Germany’s big boys came to play against Denmark, while the American skill eventually took over against Latvia. Ryan Dixon has the takeaways from Day 2 of Olympic men's hockey action.