Ryan Dixon

Conn Smythe Power Rankings: Stankoven, Marner out front

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.

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.

How Vinnie Matteo is working to make hockey more welcoming and accessible

Takeaways: Ducks impress with bounce-back performance vs. Golden Knights

Coming off an atrocious effort in Game 3, when Vegas blew Anaheim out of its own rink with a 6-2 victory, the Ducks proved resilient on Sunday. Ryan Dixon has his takeaways on Anaheim's series-tying victory.

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Preview: Canadiens vs. Sabres

The last two times the Sabres and Canadiens met in the playoffs it ended in a sweep. This one should be different. Ryan Dixon previews the second round series between Montreal and Buffalo.

Why Jets should explore all options with No. 8 pick

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

After a few seasons of the same players being in the playoff MVP chase, this year we have some fresh faces in contention for the Conn Smythe Trophy. Ryan Dixon brings the list.

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.