Rory Boylen
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Past articles by Rory:
Identifying each NHL team's regular-season MVP
We're about to (hopefully) embark on one of the strangest Stanley Cup Playoffs ever. But as Phase 3 begins, we take one more look back at the regular season and identify each team's MVP. → Read More
When Mitch Marner led the Maple Leafs to victory in one crazy minute
Mitch Marner will headline Saturday night’s Maple Leafs Watch Party that will replay the Next Gen game from Dec. 23, 2019 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Watch live on Youtube and Facebook beginning at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. → Read More
Do Canucks need to make playoffs for Miller trade to be worth it?
J.T. Miller is having a career year and adding just about every element the Canucks needed this season. But do they need to make the playoffs in 2020 for the trade to be worth it? → Read More
Which Maple Leafs goalie should start Thursday vs. the Penguins?
Don't call it a goalie controversy, but Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe has a difficult decision to make. Does he go back to the Leafs' No. 1 Frederik Andersen, whose recent numbers haven't been great behind a team playing poorly, or go to recently acquired backup Jack Campbell? → Read More
NHL Rumour Roundup: What's next for the Maple Leafs?
With 14 days to go before the trade deadline, we touch on the latest out of Toronto, Calgary, Colorado, Edmonton and wonder: would the Arizona Coyotes explore trading Taylor Hall? → Read More
From 18 to 42: Identifying the best NHL player at every age
We often debate who the best hockey player in the world is, or who the best player is at every position. But what if we did it by age? From the youngest players to the oldest, we highlight the current best player at every stage of an NHL career. → Read More
Ovechkin one goal behind Lemieux on all-time list: 'He's one of my idols'
Alex Ovechkin scored the 25th hat trick of his career Thursday night, bringing him to within one of Mario Lemieux for 10th on the all-time list. → Read More
20 NHL trade candidates you'll hear about before the deadline
Lots can and will change between now and the Feb. 24 trade deadline, but names have started surfacing in rumours. Here, then, are 20 names you'll hear about between now and the deadline -- and we'll change them up as more information becomes available. → Read More
Cap comparables: Mitch Marner contract resets the RFA market
The wait is over. Mitch Marner signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now that this domino has fallen, how will it affect the rest of the RFA market? And how does this deal compare with other previous contracts? → Read More
Nikolaj Ehlers talks Kyle Connor, Patrik Laine, off-season trade rumours
With training camp on the horizon after a turbulent off-season in Winnipeg, Nikolaj Ehlers talks about Kyle Connor, Patrik Laine and what he thought about being mentioned in summer trade rumours. → Read More
Cap considerations: Winnipeg Jets face many challenges this summer
Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff faces one of the most challenging off-seasons in the NHL, with some important RFAs in need of new deals and the cap playing a huge factor. Here we look at some of his top priorities to address. → Read More
Five potential offer sheet targets on the secondary RFA market
While everyone is wondering if any of the big fish RFAs -- Mitch Marner, Patrik Laine, Sebastian Aho, etc. -- will receive an offer sheet this summer, the more likely targets may be the secondary guys on capped out teams, who would demand less compensation. → Read More
Twitter Reaction: St. Louis Blues win Game 7 and the Stanley Cup
The St. Louis Blues are your 2019 Stanley Cup champions. They may not have started the game in control, but in the dying minutes the result wasn't in doubt. From worst to official first here's how Twitter reacted to some of Game 7's biggest moments and the Stanley Cup ceremony. → Read More
Stanley Cup Final Preview: Boston Bruins vs. St. Louis Blues
It's a rematch of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final. After all the upsets and craziness of these Stanley Cup Playoffs, the two teams left standing represent were among the four best in the league from Jan. 1 on. Here's how the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues match up. → Read More
The 11 Canadian NHL team prospects left in the CHL playoffs
With the Memorial Cup in view, we look at the 11 Canadian NHL team prospects still playing in the CHL playoffs. → Read More
Looking at the playoff impact of nine trade deadline moves
When teams went in as buyers at the trade deadline, they did it with the playoffs in mind. So now that we're a few games into the second round, how are those moves panning out? We take a look at nine players. → Read More
P.K. Subban addresses trade rumours: 'I hope I'm a part of the solution'
As the Nashville Predators cleaned out their lockers following a first-round exit after winning their second Central Division crown in a row, trade speculation has already begun, and P.K. Subban is one of the biggest names in the rumour mill. → Read More
Ranking nine candidates in wide open Jack Adams Award race
While Islanders coach Barry Trotz is still likely to at least be a Jack Adams finalist, a variety of other bench bosses have made this a very interesting race. → Read More
Comparing the historic Lightning to past Stanley Cup winners
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Presidents' Trophy going away, but that is anything but indicative of a Stanley Cup champion. Looking a little closer, is there anything in particular about Jon Cooper's team that does compare to past Cup winners? → Read More
Stanley Cup Playoff Push: Biggest game of Montreal's season
As teams drop out of the playoff picture, races for the wild card and home-ice advantage come into focus. Here's what to watch for in the NHL on Thursday. → Read More