Ryan Dixon

NHL Power Rankings: Captain check for all 32 teams

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.

Where five struggling NHL teams land on the Panic Meter

When an NHL team is swirling, all you can hope for is some promise to temper the panic. Ryan Dixon is checking the Panic Meter in five NHL cities to get a sense of how worried everyone should be.

Senators blasting out of gates despite rash of early-season injuries

NHL Power Rankings: One player from each team still waiting for a goal

What happens when you go two, three or maybe even four games without finding the back of the net when that’s supposed to be your calling card? Ryan Dixon looks at one player from every NHL team still waiting for their first goal.

Who could Red Wings target in potential Simon Edvinsson trade?

The Red Wings would like to sign Simon Edvinsson, but the best-laid plans don't always come to fruition. If a trade becomes the way to go, here are some up-and-coming centres the Red Wings could target.

After a stumbling start, Red Wings are in a world of hurt

Canucks Takeaways: Third-period scoring spree continues in win over Flames

Entering the final frame down by one, the Canucks scored fewer than 90 seconds into the third period and rode the wave to a big home-ice win.

NHL Power Rankings: Bold positive predictions for all 32 teams

In honour of a schedule that features two extra games, Ryan Dixon offers up a pair of positive predictions — it’s the season of hope, after all — for all 32 teams in this edition of the power rankings.

NHL Power Rankings: How teams stack up heading into training camp

Jets training camp preview: Hellebuyck waiting game continues

Every conversation around the Jets starts and ends with Connor Hellebuyck, but there’s still plenty to talk about in between. Ryan Dixon takes stock of the team heading into training camp.