Ryan Dixon

Who's the next Leo Carlsson? A look at upcoming intriguing RFAs

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.

All eyes on Hellebuyck as Jets approach free agency

If trading Connor Hellebuyck is in the plans for the Jets, it’s fair to say all other concerns heading into free agency are dwarfed and heavily influenced by the magnitude of that potential move.

Possible trade destinations for Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Werenski

2026 NHL Draft winners and losers: Sharks double down, Blackhawks miss out

While we won't know how many of the 32 picks pan out for years to come, Ryan Dixon still identifies some winners and losers from one of the biggest events on the NHL calendar.

Top prospect FAQ: The inside scoop on No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna

As we close in on the 2026 NHL Draft, here's everything you need to know about much-heralded prospect Gavin McKenna, in his own words and those of his teammates, opponents and friends.

Jets 2026 NHL Draft preview: Everything revolves around Connor Hellebuyck

Top prospect Ivar Stenberg lets his game do the talking

Swedish prospect Ivar Stenberg may be a man of few words but, projected to go in the first few picks of the 2026 NHL Draft, it's clear the winger's skillset sells itself.

Who could trade a top-10 pick and what might a deal look like?

While trading a locked-in top-10 draft pick is not a common move in the NHL, there are a few teams that might be exploring that possibility in 2026. Ryan Dixon looks at some teams that could move a pick like that, and what a trade might look like.

Four potential trade destinations for Oilers' Darnell Nurse

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.