Rory Boylen

Things we've learned through the NHL's first month of the season

Rory Boylen

@RoryBoylen

Rory Boylen joined Sportsnet in 2014 and is the NHL and junior hockey editor at Sportsnet.ca. He is also co-host of the Tape to Tape NHL Podcast.

Scout's Analysis: What Leafs get in Benning, Sharks in Liljegren

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Timothy Liljegren Wednesday after the 17th overall pick from the 2017 draft couldn't crack Craig Berube's lineup. Here's a look at why the trade had to happen, and what the Leafs are getting back in Matt Benning.

The early good news, and bad news, for every NHL team

One thing to remember about each NHL team as pre-season begins

NHL hockey is back. Three pre-season games set off Saturday and much more is to come on Sunday. And with that, we're sharing one thing to remember about each of the NHL's teams -- including some things you'll begin to see in the pre-season.

One question facing each Pacific Division team in 2024-25

One question facing each Central Division team in 2024-25

NHL Division Rankings: Predicting how the Central will shake out

The Central was one of two divisions in the NHL last season to have three teams reach 100 points and five teams get to 90. And after most of them found improvement, how will the order go in 2024-25?

NHL Division Rankings: Predicting how the Pacific will shake out

The past two Western Conference champions have come out of the Pacific Division, but the team at the bottom has also picked either first or second overall in the draft two years in a row. How will it play out in 2024-25? Rory Boylen takes a look.

One player who has to deliver for each team in NHL’s Central Division

One player who has to deliver for each team in NHL's Pacific Division

No matter whether a team is a Stanley Cup favourite, or likely to be in the running for the first overall draft pick, there is always an individual in the lineup who needs to step up and deliver. Here's our look at each of those players in the Pacific Division.