Ryan Dixon

One player who has to deliver for every Atlantic Division team

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.

Why Buffalo should be the next stop for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck

How can the cornered Winnipeg Jets get the most from a Connor Hellebuyck trade demand? By getting back on the phone with the Buffalo Sabres, where there’s a great deal to be struck. Ryan Dixon breaks it down.

Which teams can make biggest leap at 2028 World Cup of Hockey?

Ranking the best all-time seasons by the NHL's ageless warriors

With two of the game's superstars in the ballpark of 40, Ryan Dixon wanted to honour all ageless warriors by identifying the best seasons by a player — including skaters and goalies — aged 41 or older in NHL history.

National Bank Open: What to watch, match schedule for Tuesday

After rain caused postponements Monday, a busy Tuesday is in store at the National Bank Open. Here's everything you should know before the action begins.

'Followed the plan': Back in a rhythm, Swiatek soars into NBO semifinals

National Bank Open: What to watch, match schedule for Saturday

The Round of 16 kicks off on Saturday at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.

'Eala Mania' continues Toronto takeover with gutsy win over McNally at NBO

The National Bank Open is starting to feel like a Filipino festival. And, based on Friday's results, the party is only going up from here. Ryan Dixon covers off Alexandra Eala's latest win, and the swelling noise around Eala Mania.

'Keep believing': Fernandez prolongs Canada's NBO run with upset win over Andreeva

NHL off-season grades: Pacific Division

The NHL season is slowly approaching and rosters have really begun to take shape. Ryan Dixon hands out off-season grades to every team in the Pacific Division.