Ryan Dixon

Conn Smythe Power Rankings: Who's topping the charts in the early going

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.

Takeaways: Defence delivers, Lyon roars as Sabres bust another major drought

The Buffalo Sabres ended one major drought already this year. Now, they’ve busted an even bigger one.

'Not the first time': Pastrnak's OT winner keeps Bruins alive vs. Sabres

Things we learned: Anze Kopitar retires as all-time Kings legend

Anze Kopitar, the pride of Slovenia and an all-time Los Angeles King, has taken his final NHL twirl.

Things we learned: Senators can't keep playing catch-up

The Senators have undeniably made progress as a franchise the past two seasons. But the Sens will never take the next step until they stop constantly putting themselves behind the eight-ball.

'That was Bruins hockey': Boston bounces back to tie series vs. Sabres

Minten, Bruins’ third line look to add offence in Game 2 vs. Sabres

After anchoring Boston’s most reliable line in Game 1, Minten now looks to help drive offence as the Bruins search for a response against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2.

'More desperation': Sabres liking this whole Stanley Cup Playoffs thing

The Sunday night that brought playoff hockey back to Western New York sort of felt like a fever dream. Ryan Dixon looks at how the Buffalo Sabres are feeling, a day later.

Buffalo roars as Sabres complete epic comeback vs. Bruins in playoff return

Stanley Cup Playoffs Power Rankings: Who's hot and who's not

As the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, Ryan Dixon presents his pre-tournament power rankings of the 16 teams that made the derby.