Ryan Dixon

Four potential trade destinations for Oilers' Darnell Nurse

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.

Three potential trades for Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin’s sudden inclusion in the summer trade market is a huge deal. Ryan Dixon explores three potential swaps the Red Wings could make for a player who has scored at least 30 goals in five straight seasons.

Viggo Bjorck taking inspiration from Crosby as draft stock continues to rise

Team Canada's Richie Laryea is ready to take on the world on home soil

Richie Laryea knows the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of a hometown World Cup, and along with the rest of Team Canada, he's ready to do whatever it takes to win matches and make his country proud.

McKenna using doubts, draft-year challenges to prepare for NHL expectations

Having overcome early-season struggles and outside criticism, Gavin McKenna believes the lessons learned this year will serve him well as he takes the next step toward the NHL.

‘Idea guy’ Cliff Fletcher led teams with creativity, boldness

Conn Smythe Power Rankings: Wingers leading MVP charge

Despite being the most represented position in a game, a winger has been named playoff MVP just 10 times since 1965. As Ryan Dixon writes in his latest Conn Smythe power rankings, there's a decent chance we're adding a name to that list.

Possible trade destinations for Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly

Presumably, if he waives his no-movement clause, Morgan Rielly would like to join an established contender or a team clearly on the rise. Ryan Dixon takes a look at the candidates to be the Maple Leafs defenceman's next team.

Conn Smythe Power Rankings: Stankoven, Marner out front

2026 Western Conference Final preview: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, two Western Conference heavyweights, are set to face-off eight wins away from the Stanley Cup. Ryan Dixon previews the best-of-7 series.