Ryan Dixon
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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Kraken design a symbol of Seattle's character, hockey tradition
Though we won’t know for some time who will wear the Kraken uniform, we do know they’ll be wrapped in the Seattle's history and look beautiful in blue. → Read More
Lightning surge from pretender to contender with recent win streak
The win streak is over, but the message is sent: The Tampa Bay Lightning will not be letting this season pass them by. → Read More
Why the Winnipeg Jets need Josh Morrissey now more than ever
Josh Morrissey is coming off a career-best season on offence despite being limited to 59 games due to injury and was rewarded with an eight-year extension that will keep him in Winnipeg through 2027-28. Perfect timing, because after a summer of roster turnover, the Jets need the 24-year-old blue liner now more than ever. → Read More
Justifying my voting selections for the NHL Awards
The NHL Awards were handed out last night in Las Vegas. Here's how PHWA member Ryan Dixon voted on the Hart, Calder, Norris, Selke and Lady Byng awards. → Read More
Devils feel winds of change after winning NHL Draft Lottery
Devils GM Ray Shero was ecstatic about the fact his club will be picking first overall for the second time in three years. → Read More
Weekend Takeaways: Can Ovechkin, Capitals go back to back?
The Washington Capitals are rounding into form at the perfect time and seem to be sharpening their championship claws. More in the weekend takeaways. → Read More
Weekend Takeaways: Hurricanes, Coyotes becoming likeable underdogs
Everyone loves an underdog story. And as the Arizona Coyotes and Carolina Hurricanes are both making unexpected pushes for the playoffs, they've become teams worth rooting for. → Read More
Weekend Takeaways: Canucks looking far more like buyers than sellers
The Canucks were supposed to be deadline sellers, but that's not going to happen with the team holding a wild-card spot. More in the weekend takeaways. → Read More
Weekend Takeaways: Will flipping Schmaltz save Blackhawks' season?
The Blackhawks and Coyotes each sent off young pieces in hopes of igniting slow-starting squads. But will it work? More in our weekend takeaways. → Read More
Weekend Takeaways: Sabres make claim for Atlantic elite status
With five wins in a row, the Buffalo Sabres are finally playing up to their talent level. But will it last? That and more in the NHL weekend takeaways. → Read More
Golden Knights' Pacioretty 'really in a good place' as he makes Montreal return
Ahead of Saturday's return game against the Montreal Canadiens, Max Pacioretty reflects on how different his life is two months after being traded. → Read More
The 4 trades that will define Canadiens GM Bergevin's career
Ryan Dixon has the guide to the four trades that will surely come to define Marc Bergevin’s tenure with the Montreal Canadiens. → Read More
Not hard to see Evan Bouchard cracking Oilers lineup
Bouchard says cracking the big club has been the goal since the minute Edmonton called his name, though he’s trying to keep his famously mobile feet grounded for now. → Read More
Why Ottawa should give up the fourth overall pick to Colorado
The Ottawa Senators have a big decision looming at pick No. 4 -- keep it and lose next year's to Colorado, or gtive it up to the Avalanche. Ryan Dixon makes a case for why giving this year's pick to Colorado is the way to go. → Read More
Ottawa Senators off-season report: Busy summer ahead?
Many still believe that the turnover in Ottawa will start with the trading of star defenceman Erik Karlsson. But general manager Pierre Dorion has a number of big decisions to make this off-season. → Read More
Bruins likely to have Bergeron back against Leafs in Game 5
While nothing is official, bank on Patrice Bergeron playing for the Boston Bruins Saturday night when they try to finish off the Toronto Maple Leafs. → Read More
How Ken Hitchcock reinvented himself in the final years of his career
Ken Hitchcock was always a smart, hard-working coach. But his ability to adapt late in his career reinforced why he'll retire as an all-time great. → Read More
Best bounce-back and breakthrough: Handing out 4 made up NHL Awards
It's a lot of pressure and hard work to come up with a real NHL Awards ballot, so for now, Ryan Dixon makes up some awards and hands out the hardware for things from biggest breakout, to best season from an old guy, and more. → Read More
NHL should look to CFL when defining Hart Trophy criteria
Does the flip from “valuable” to “outstanding” eliminate all room for interpretation? Of course not. But a little latitude is different than wondering who’s working off what definition every year. → Read More
Stastny fitting in seamlessly with high-octane Jets
Whenever Paul Stastny returns from injury, expect more of the savvy, cerebral game that’s allowed him to bond so well with right-winger Laine and fighter-jet fast left-winger Nikolaj Ehlers. → Read More