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Senior Writer Ryan Dixon and NHL Editor Rory Boylen always give it 110%, but never rely on clichés when it comes to podcasting. Instead, they use a mix of facts, fun and a varied group of hockey voices to offer their takes on Canada’s most beloved game.
There may not be much in the way of concretes for the 2020-21 NHL season yet, but Ryan and Rory can’t wait any longer to talk about which teams are truly in contention to be the league’s next champion. Any title discussion must take into account the fact that, as of this moment, it appears […]
With the initial flurry of off-season trades and signings in the books, Ryan and Rory sift through the new NHL landscape. It’s hard to argue any one team put itself in pole position to be the 2021 Cup favourite. Rory is unconvinced Calgary’s big splash in the goalie market will make a huge difference and […]
Roughly four months after it was originally slated to happen in Montreal, the 2020 NHL Draft is finally upon us. Ryan and Rory welcome prospect guru Sam Cosentino to comb over all the intrigue. While everyone expects the Rangers to select Alexis Lafreniere first, there are a number of wild-card prospects who could introduce a […]
Two months of bubble hockey left us with some unprecedented memories and one of the most deserving Cup champions we’ve seen in some time. Ryan and Rory unpack everything from Tampa’s six-game win over a decimated Dallas Stars crew, including why Rory believes the wrong guy skated off with the Conn Smythe Trophy. Now that […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning are two wins from the Stanley Cup. Can they close the deal? Sportsnet’s Luke Fox — who picked the Stars to win the Cup 12 months ago — joins Ryan and Rory to break down what he’s seen in a series Tampa leads 2-1. The Stars desperately need to rediscover their […]
All the isolation and ice packs have led to this: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars are about to meet in the Stanley Cup Final. Ryan and Rory have all the angles covered. Dallas has found a new gear thanks to the contributions of players from both ends of the age spectrum. While youngsters […]
We’re now just weeks away from the start of an off-season that will be unlike any other. Ryan and Rory take a hard look at a number of players who could move for a variety of reasons. With all the uncertainty in Arizona, there’s a chance the Dessert Dogs could ignite a fire sale as […]
All the hockey is happening in Edmonton now, with the Islanders and Lighting battle for Eastern supremacy, and Vegas and Dallas dueling in the West. Ryan and Rory hate themselves for picking against the Islanders, but it’s impossible not to feel like this could finally be Tampa’s year. Vegas, meanwhile, is back in the final […]
Ryan and Rory are joined by Vancouver beat writer Iain MacIntyre to discuss how the Canucks evened their second-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights and examine everything the young club has shown this post-season. MacIntyre also peers into the future to try to figure out what it holds for key UFAs Jacob Markstrom, Chris […]
The Golden Knights are through to Round 2, which is good news for two guys who picked them to go to the Stanley Cup Final. Ryan and Rory examine what’s going right for Vegas and why the squad will be a tough out this summer. Also, on the heels of consecutive post-seasons in which Nazem […]
The Rangers rebuild got a huge boost when the Blueshirts won the right to select Alexis Lafreniere first overall. Ryan and Rory discuss how that will impact an already-impressive core in The Big Apple. They also examine the future for three Canadian clubs — Toronto, Winnipeg and Edmonton — that were bounced in the qualifying […]
No 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifier has had more drama than the Flames-Jets series. Eric Francis joins Ryan and Rory to break down the first three tilts and look ahead to Game 4. While the top line has shown well, Francis believes the Flames’ best unit remains Mikael Backlund with Matthew Tkachuk and Andrew Mangiapane. As […]
After laying out their predictions for the West on the last episode, Ryan and Rory dive into the four Eastern Conference best-of-five preliminary round series. A healthy Pittsburgh Penguins squad figures to have its way with the Habs. The Carolina Hurricanes were a final-four team last year and emerged as huge winners at the 2020 […]
In just over a week, post-season hockey will return to the NHL. That means it must be time for some bold predictions. Ryan and Rory dive into all four Western Conference preliminary round series and how they believe things will play out. It’s hard to imagine how the porous Chicago defence has any chance of […]
With training camps underway, Ryan and Rory are joined by a pair of guests. Eric Engels on what he’s seen from Montreal so far. Has Jesperi Kotkaniemi found a new gear? And beyond Carey Price and Shea Weber, what will be the key factors for the Canadiens as they prepares for a best-of-five series with […]
As the NHL marches toward its return to play, Ryan and Rory welcome Mark Spector to the show. The veteran Edmonton-based reporter has covered a lot of work stoppages during his career, so he has a lot to say about the league and NHLPA walking hand-in-hand into a new era of unprecedented labour peace. He […]
In their first chance to talk since the NHL Draft Lottery, Ryan and Rory sketch out the first few picks and speculate wildly about the most fun scenarios for where projected No. 1 Alexis Lafreniere could land. And with two selections in the top five, would the Ottawa Senators put the second of those picks […]
For the first time in months, an actual NHL event is about to happen — the draft lottery. Prospect guru Sam Cosentino talks about how teams are compiling their lists with several key events wiped off the calendar. He also explains what changes could become entrenched in scouting protocol and, of course, has the latest […]
As the NHL continues its creep back to game action, Ryan and Rory discuss the latest league developments and how high a priority having one Canadian hub city should be. Also, with NHL awards ballots being cast, Rory dives into a piece he’s writing in which he’ll select an MVP for all 31 teams. Then […]
Ryan and Rory turn much of the airtime over to their Afro-Canadian producer, Michael Mayers. A solutions-based thinker, Michael offers his passionate, personal views on what can be done by every citizen of the world to help those who are constant victims of racial injustice. As part of the conversation, Ryan and Rory share their […]
Chris Johnston joins the show but, first, Ryan and Rory are all in on the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Six Canadian teams will (hopefully) participate in the “play-in” round and two of them — Winnipeg and Calgary — will (hopefully) face each other. Who has the advantage in that matchup and what are the other […]
If the NHL returns to action in the next couple months, there’s a strong chance Edmonton will be a hub city. Mark Spector joins Ryan and Rory to stump for his home, dive into some of the historical pieces he’s written focusing on the 1980s Oilers and a recent story about the under-23 Team North […]
Nobody knows when the NHL off-season will actually begin. What we can say for certain is, when it does, there will be no shortage of players on the move. Ryan and Rory identify some trade candidates for NHL teams. Josh Anderson? Olli Juolevi? Matt Murray or Tristan Jarry? They also explore a few alternate universes, […]
Luke Fox joins Ryan this week. Global pandemic or not, the Toronto Maple Leafs blue-line always has the potential to set tongues wagging. GM Kyle Dubas recently made another foray into the European market, inking Finn Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year contract. How does this change the complexion of Toronto’s ‘D’ and what does it […]
Not all elite talent is found at the top of the board. In fact, the reigning Hart Trophy and Conn Smythe winners — Nikita Kucherov and Ryan O’Reilly — were both selected outside the first round of the NHL Draft. With that in mind, Ryan and Rory go round by round — two through seven […]
Nobody played a full 82 this year, but that didn’t stop the writers and broadcasters at Sportsnet from casting awards ballots. Ryan and Rory offer up their personal picks and debate some of the closest races. Nathan MacKinnon over Leon Draisaitl for MVP? John Carlson or Roman Josi for the Norris? And who deserves more […]
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When the NHL off-season officially begins, bank on there being the usual player-movement drama. Ryan and Rory speculate about which top-level players could be on the trade market. Would Calgary pull the trigger on Johnny Gaudreau? Could Evgeni Malkin — no, really this time! — get a new address? Also, Jacob Markstrom, Braden Holtby and […]
Ryan and Rory let their imaginations run wild for a game of “What If?” Fourteen years ago, the plight of two franchises were dramatically changed when the Ottawa Senators inked Wade Redden over Zdeno Chara: What if the Sens hitched their wagon to Chara instead? And remember the 2015 NHL Draft, when a Greater Toronto […]
There’s no shortage of intriguing prospects across the seven Canadian NHL clubs, so Ryan and Rory touch on every squad to highlight some names, complete with a few deep cuts. Will Josh Norris emerge as the steal of the Erik Karlsson trade for Ottawa? Does Alexander Romanov have a spot waiting for him in Montreal? […]
Holding microphones in their respective homes, Ryan and Rory wade through our new hockey reality. The NHL would love to award a Stanley Cup this year and the boys take their best stab at formats the league could go with if a traditional, four-round tournament isn’t possible. With the entire hockey world on hold, Todd […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning are, once again, a top Cup contender as the playoffs draw near. Can this beefier version of the Bolts finally get over the hump or are they doomed to experience more heartbreak? With less than a month to go in the season, it’s time to start handicapping some hardware races. Edmonton’s […]
The big news coming out of the GM Meetings is that the salary cap will be on the rise, possibly by a significant amount. Ryan and Rory discuss why that’s fantastic news, not only for teams that are up against it, but anyone who wants to more dough tossed at free agents or teams taking […]
With the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline in the books, Ryan and Rory look around the league at the big winners and a couple losers. They are joined by Luke Fox, who re-lives the Maple Leafs’ crazy past few days and has a take on where GM Kyle Dubas’s head is at; Dan Murphy, who believes […]
Ryan and Rory offer their takes on the trades through Thursday, explain what the market is for defencemen and discuss which teams could be absolute wild cards before Monday’s 3:00 PM deadline. After that, Justin Bourne makes the 50-foot walk from the Hockey Central studio for a big talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs and […]
Jim Rutherford is doing his thing, trading for Jason Zucker in the hopes he can squeeze another championship out of this Pittsburgh Penguins club. How will that move affect the winger market and could Zucker’s old team in Minnesota still turn into a big-time seller? Edmonton is a club many thought had interest in some […]
The Maple Leafs finally found themselves a backup goalie, but will Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford be enough to solidify a playoff spot? Ryan and Rory discuss. If Toronto was the team most in need of a specific upgrade, the Arizona Coyotes might not be far behind. The Coyotes already made the blockbuster deal of […]
Zack Kassian is using his hands to score goals, fight Matthew Tkachuk and sign a new four-year contract. And don’t come at Rory with your overpay talk; he’s here to tell you why Kassian is worth $3.2 million annually to the Oilers. Once Rory and Ryan are done raving about the Battle of Alberta, Chris […]
Playoff races are getting a lot more interesting thanks to a couple of high-event teams — the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks — and others that are suddenly major players for post-season berths. And with the All-Star Weekend on the horizon, Ryan and Rory weigh in on what they’ll be most interested to watch. To […]
Anyone else think the feud between Zack Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk is just getting started? Ryan and Rory discuss how these two re-ignited the Battle of Alberta and how delightful it is that Kassian will return from his suspension just in time to face the Flames. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to get […]
With half the season in the books, Ryan and Rory drop in on each Canadian contender to evaluate where they are and where they could be going. Are the Leafs finally who we expected them to be? Which of the four teams in the West can make the playoffs and should the Canadiens officially be […]
From a Stanley Cup Final to a beer league final, Ryan and Rory say goodbye to the 2010s by counting down their 10 most memorable moments of the decade. This episode is produced and sound designed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Rory Boylen and Ryan Dixon. Tape to Tape is powered by the RAM […]
Taylor Hall is on the move, but who else is out there and how do the seven Canadian teams factor into the market? Ryan and Rory discuss. Then Sportsnet’s prospect guru Sam Cosentino stops by. He talks about Canada’s chances at the World Junior Championship and highlights several draft-eligible guys to keep an eye on […]
Two teams viewed as Western Conference contenders before the season have dismissed their coach, though the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks took action for very different reasons. Will a new bench boss give the Sharks the jolt they need? As for the Stars, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic joins the show to offer his thoughts on […]
As the New Jersey Devils continue to struggle, the idea that Taylor Hall could be moving out the door gains steam by the day. Ryan and Luke Fox discuss potential destinations for the 2018 NHL MVP. Luke also offers his take on the Maple Leafs under new coach Sheldon Keefe ahead of a big road […]
Akim Aliu is best known for two things: accusing Bill Peters of using racial epithets and being at the centre of an OHL hazing controversy nearly 15 years ago. Ryan and Justin Bourne talk to Gare Joyce, who’s known Aliu since the latter was a teenager. He shares some pertinent details of Aliu’s life and […]
Fewer than five years after he was hired to lead the grand Maple Leafs rebuild, Mike Babcock was replaced behind the bench with Sheldon Keefe. Luke Fox joins the show to give his take on Babs’ tenure and offer insight into how the Leafs will be a different team with GM Kyle Dubas’s handpicked man […]
With 25 per-cent of the season in the books, Ryan and Rory debate the NHL’s MVP so far. Then they go team-by-Canadian-team to discuss their best players through six weeks of hockey. Sportlogiq’s Andrew Berkshire joins the show to take a hard-numbers look at a few topics, including the notion of the Maple Leafs trading […]
It’s time to talk about the New York Islanders, a team that has been completely transformed under coach Barry Trotz. Ryan and Rory also shine a light on some under-the-radar success stories, including the Arizona Coyotes and fast-rebounding Dallas Stars. After a round of tantalizing fake trades, Iain McIntyre joins the show to discuss the […]
As the calendar flips to November, Ryan and Rory review what they’ve learned from the first month of NHL action. To help with that, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com joins the show to discuss Tampa’s underwhelming start. Tape to Tape is powered by the RAM 1500 Sport, built exclusively for Canadians. Make sure to sign up […]
Two years ago, the Colorado Avalanche appeared lost in the woods. Now, they’re true Cup contenders. What happened? Meanwhile in Montreal, Eric Engels has witnessed some good and bad from the Habs this year. Tape to Tape is powered by the RAM 1500 Sport, built exclusively for Canadians. Make sure to sign up for the […]
Buffalo is off to a roaring start, but are Sabres fans scared to believe? New Jersey’s struggles may lead to a decision on UFA-to-be Taylor Hall sooner rather than later. And will the Capitals soon have to consider a future without goalie Braden Holtby? Tape to Tape is also on YouTube. Watch it here. This […]
It’s never too early to worry! Ryan and Rory have some concerns over San Jose and Winnipeg. Also, Mark Spector joins the show to discuss everything Oilers. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Ryan Dixon and Rory Boylen. Audio Credits: 680 CHED, Fox Sports Detroit, MSG, NBC Sports California and […]
It’s NHL season preview time! Ryan and Rory are ready to go, touching on every Canadian club as they sort through who will make the playoffs in both the East and West. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox swings by to do a deep dive on the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team more than one person on the […]
Ryan and Rory are back and ready to tee up the 2019-20 season! The defending-champion St. Louis Blues are already making big moves, acquiring defenceman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes. And as the signings keep trickling in, what are we learning about the RFA market? Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds swings by the show to discuss […]
With the NHL mostly on hiatus until training camp opens, Ryan and Rory take a look at Andrei Vasilevskiy’s new contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and analyze goaltender deals through the lens of…NFL running backs? After the break, Ryan throws out some fake trades for Rory to chew on, and in the final segment, […]
The St. Louis Blues are Stanley Cup Champions, Free Agency is mostly over…so now what? Ryan and Rory break down the last major FA moves, and spend some time on Mitch Marner vs. the Leafs, as well as the RFAs (Sebastian Aho notwithstanding) who have yet to sign with their teams. Later, they take a […]
With Leafs GM Kyle Dubas shaking up the roster, Ryan and Rory hop back in the studio for a quick reaction pod to Nazem Kadri’s tenure in Toronto coming to an end. The boys break down what the blue line will look like with new arrivals Tyson Barrie and Cody Ceci occupying new roles, and […]
The first day of free agency is in the books! Ryan and Rory are all over the big signings, including the Rangers flexing their muscle by inking Artemi Panarin, the Preds doing what everyone expected and signing Matt Duchene, and Florida addressing a huge hole in goal with the Sergei Bobrovsky contract. They also break […]
On this episode of Tape to Tape, the boys go deep on everything that occurred from a busy draft floor in Vancouver. Ryan and Rory kick things off by discussing the P.K. Subban trade that clears some desperately needed salary cap space for the Nashville Predators, and also give their take on what’s next for […]
The offseason has just arrived and the trades are already happening! Ryan and Rory break down the big move that sent Jacob Trouba to the New York Rangers and explain why theyre surprised that Erik Karlsson got maximum term and big dollars to stay in San Jose. The conversation then switches from deals to prospects, […]
From the first-overall pick last June to the final whistle of the Stanley Cup Final, the 2018-19 NHL season was one of big events, big moves and big news. This special episode of the Tape to Tape podcast relives it all. Subscribe to Tape to Tape for free at Sportsnet.ca/Podcasts. The Season in Sound was […]
Pop the corks, St. Louis has won the Cup! Ryan and Rory dissect the first Stanley Cup Final Game 7 in nearly a decade and cover all aspects of the Blues’ amazing run to the first championship in team history. The boys also discuss what the future looks like for both Boston and St. Louis, […]
The Stanley Cup Final may still be raging, but the off-season rumour mill is already in full swing. Ryan and Rory examine the intriguing situation developing around UFA-to-be Erik Karlsson, who is said to be interested in playing for a team that would get him closer to the Ottawa area. The boys also discuss ongoing […]
Its Stanley Cup Final time! Before the boys dive into previewing the showcase series between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues, they deliver the eulogies for the Carolina Hurricanes and the San Jose Sharks, before a quick chat on D.J. Smith being named coach of the Ottawa Senators. To discuss the Blues,Tom Timmermann of […]
On this episode, the boys bring on Sportsnet prospect and junior hockey guru Sam Cosentino to break down every aspect of the Memorial Cup. Cosentino starts off by identifying some young players to watch who are eligible for the 2019 and 2020 NHL Draft. Then, he turns his attention to players already selected by NHL […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory pour one out for the teams we lost in Round 2. Was Columbus’ gamble worth it? Is any team better positioned for the future than Colorado? The boys then dive into breaking down the two conference finals, making a call in each series. Rory is impressed with Martin Jones’ […]
Ryan & Rory kick off the episode by discussing who has proven themselves to be the best trade deadline acquisition through a round-and-a-half of the playoffs. After the break, recently hired Flyers bench boss Alain Vigneault joins the boys to talk about his new gig, how he’s evolved as a coach, his entry in the […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory reflect on what was surely the craziest first round in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Victims of the insanity include all three Canadian teams that made the big dance, so the boys do a postmortem on Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto, before taking a stab at what the […]
Tape to Tape is playoff-bound! Ryan and Rory put a bow on the seasons of their favourite teams, the Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens, before making their picks for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After the break, they make their predictions right up until the Final, and then hand out some NHL Awards of their […]
On the penultimate regular season episode, Ryan and Rory dip their toes into some MVP talk, debating whether or not Brad Marchand deserves to be the runner-up in a race that will easily be won by Nikita Kucherov. It’s time for an extended session of “Ask the Newsroom,” where Sportsnet staffers throw big-picture questions at […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory take a look at the resurgent Vegas Golden Knights, who once again appear as though they’ll have a lot to say about who comes out of the Western Conference. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre drops by to discuss a promising Canucks squad, and the boys offer a silver lining for […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory hone in on the Atlantic Division, starting with a conversation about the tumult in Toronto and a brief look at the four Atlantic teams that are certain to miss the playoffs. Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com also pops by to discuss the historic campaign being turned in by the Tampa […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory wade into the Jack Adams debate and discuss the pitfalls of picking the NHL’s coach of the year. Lou Korac of NHL.com drops afterwards by to explain how the St. Louis Blues caught fire in the second half of the season and highlight some of the players who’ve been […]
On this episode, a discussion on the wide-open Vezina Trophy race leads Rory to take a hard stance against Marc-Andre Fleury, while pumping the tires of Andrei Vasilevskiy and Frederik Andersen. The boys then turn their attention to the Eastern Conference playoff scene, discussing the inevitable first-round matchup between the Leafs and Bruins, applauding the […]
Ryan and Rory go live on YouTube to break down the deadline. Who were the big winners and losers (Canadian fans won’t be happy)? Who made interesting tweaks? Who didn’t move people thought were destined to? And much more. This episode is produced by Joe Cervenka, Amil Delic, John Grigg, Dan Kim, Drew Livingstone and […]
On this episode of Tape to Tape, the boys are joined by Sportsnet’s Doug MacLean. The former coach and GM talks about how stressful this time of year can be for the deal-makers and offers his thoughts on who we should be watching most closely leading up to Monday’s trade deadline. Ryan and Rory also […]
On this episode, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis joins Ryan and Rory to talk about what he expects from the Calgary Flames on the trade market and whether or not the club is a true Cup contender. The boys also take their weekly pre-deadline look around the league, which includes Ryan dropping a crazy proposal and speculation […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory are joined by Sportsnet’s Luke Fox to talk about the futures of Matt Duchene and Mark Stone in (or not in) Ottawa, and what Auston Matthews’ new contract means for next summer’s crop of RFAs. The boys also look at three former powerhouse clubs – Anaheim, Los Angeles and […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory touch on potential All-Star Game changes and what the Leafs can expect from new defenceman Jake Muzzin. After the break, Arthur Staple of The Athletic joins the show to explain how the Metropolitan Division-leading New York Islanders have turned themselves into the surprise story of the NHL. Finally, the […]
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and Ryan and Rory are joined by Sportsnet.ca Sr. Writer Gare Joyce to talk about the recent struggles of the Toronto Maple Leafs, if William Nylander will look more like his old self the rest of the way and how hard the Leafs […]
On this episode, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic joins Ryan and Rory to talk about one of the more high-drama teams in the NHL, the Dallas Stars. The boys also dive headfirst into trade deadline talk, debating which of the available defencemen could help the Leafs the most, and which teams are most likely to […]
With the first half of the season in the books, Ryan and Rory get fired up about first-half surprises, disappointments and possible MVPs, including Calgary’s Johnny Gaudreau and Nikita Kucherov of the Lightning. They also take stock of every Canadian team’s situation at the midway point. Are the Flames true contenders? Will the Oilers make […]
Sam Cosentino joins Rory in-studio to dive into the World Junior Championships. The guys first focus on team Canada, its strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the overall outlook is for back-to-back gold medals. Then they touch on the rest of the tournament, from Americans Jack and Quinn Hughes, to the quietly dangerous Czechs, draft […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory start by speculating whether or not Wayne Simmonds and Alex Pietrangelo are trade targets that make sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Sportsnet’s Mark Spector joins the show to talk about the Flames’ strong play, the Oilers’ surge under Ken Hitchcock and some strong comments from former Edmonton […]
Welcome to the league, Seattle. On the heels of the Board of Governors’ vote, Ryan and Rory discuss what the next round of expansion will look like, and what the NHL’s newest team might be called. They also talk about the RFA fallout from William Nylander’s deal, who might be a trade partner for Pittsburgh […]
This week on Tape 2 Tape, Ryan and Rory kick things off by reacting to the big news of Ron Hextall losing his job as GM of the Philadelphia Flyers. Who will replace him and can we expect a return to the days when the Flyers seemed to be in the middle of every hot […]
A quarter of the NHL season is in the books, and Sportsnet.ca’s Luke Fox joins Ryan and Rory to talk about what we’ve seen so far in terms of surprises and disappointments around the league. Surprises include the Minnesota Wild hanging tough in the Central, while the Buffalo Sabres are making noise in the Atlantic, […]
Ryan and Rory have a trade to talk about! Tanner Pearson is headed to Pittsburgh, while Carl Hagelin is bound for the west coast and the Kings: what does it mean for each club, and how will the players blend in their new surroundings? The guys also break down the injuries coming fast and furious, […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory welcome Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka to the show, as the 29-year-old discusses what he’s seen from his team on the ice so far, why he’s excited for the long-term future of the club and what it was like becoming a general manager at such a young age. Later […]
A month of the season is in the books! Ryan and Rory use October’s Three Stars as an excuse to kick off this episode by discussing the play of Mikko Rantanen, Evgeni Malkin and Patrick Kane, while later on legendary broadcaster Scott Oake joins the boys to discuss his long career in the industry and […]
The season is underway, so Ryan and Rory talk about David Pastrnak’s red-hot start for the Bruins, the great Crosby-McDavid showdown, the joys of playing with Mitch Marner for John Tavares, and why Tom Wilson deserves every bit of his 20 game suspension. After the break, Ryan shares some tape from his sit-down lunch with […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory praise the New Jersey Devils for continuing to make all their doubters look foolish (0:42) before answering some questions from the Sportsnet newsroom in a rousing game of ‘Would You Rather?’ (6:02). In the second block, Wayne Scanlan joins the show to explain how Erik Karlsson’s departure has transformed […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory talk about Canucks super-rookie Elias Pettersson (0:46), the Leafs’ offensive exploits (5:52) and how fun it’s been watching goal-filled Ottawa Senators games (8:10). They also discuss the overall high-scoring start to the season (14:13) and how Jesperi Kotkaniemi is making Montreal’s future look a little brighter (17:36). In the […]
With the campaign about to start, Ryan and Rory offer their playoff teams out of the East and West, and crown their Stanley Cup champion. Hint: A California team is going deep (according to Ryan). This episode was produced by Amil Delic and Shoaib Alli. Audio Credits: KRLV, Sportsnet and WFED. Thanks to GMC and […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory react to the news that Corey Perry will be out for much of the season (1:58) and determine how much we can read into the pre-season scoring exploits of Edmonton Oilers Ty Rattie and Jesse Puljujarvi (4:29), as well as Calgary’s Dillon Dubé (7:54) and Carolina’s Valentin Zykov (8:36). […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory break down the Erik Karlsson trade that sent the defenceman west to San Jose (2:53), and discuss whether or not they think Ottawa may have narrowed the field of dance partners by refusing to move Karlsson within the Eastern Conference. (7:15). The boys also examine Steve Yzermanâs long-term future […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory debate whether or not Vegas should push even more chips in the middle in the aftermath of the Max Pacioretty trade (3:54), discuss who will snag the sixth spot on the Leafs blue line (10:03) and touch on some other training camp battles around the league (14:08). SN.ca’s Eric […]
On this episode, Ryan and Rory dive into Sportsnet.ca’s ranking of the top 100 players in the NHL (7:59). The boys compare their personal lists to the one posted on Sportsnet.ca and offer up a few candidates who, 12 months from now, might be ranked much higher than they are at this moment. Later on, […]
Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins the podcast to co-host with Ryan Dixon and the pair discuss what Mark Stone’s new contract means for Ottawa (2:15), the trade that sent Jeff Skinner to Buffalo (7:30), what that deal might tell us about a potential Max Pacioretty transaction (9:25) and the financial future of Toronto’s William Nylander (13:00). […]