Ryan Dixon

TORONTO — Canada's last hope at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers has provided tennis fans in this country with a serious shot of optimism.

The Round of 16 kicks off on Saturday at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.

Iga Swiatek is soaring into the semifinals at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.

Tuesday will be a busy day at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.

With two of the game's superstars in the ballpark of 40, Ryan Dixon wanted to honour all ageless warriors by identifying the best seasons by a player — including skaters and goalies — aged 41 or older in NHL history.

A look at who could make a huge leap — for one reason or another — at the next massive international event.

After two consecutive feverish Februarys, we're getting a break from best-on-best international hockey. But not a long one. The 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025 and 2026 Winter Olympics — which featured NHLers for the first time since 2014 — reminded us all how intense high-level international hockey can be. And, roughly 16 months from now, we'll get another wonderful dose when the first World Cup of Hockey since 2016 takes place in February of 2028. With a two-year gap between Team USA's gold medal showing at the '26 Games and the next big international event, we want to examine which…

How can the cornered Winnipeg Jets get the most from a Connor Hellebuyck trade demand? By getting back on the phone with the Buffalo Sabres, where there’s a great deal to be struck. Ryan Dixon breaks it down.

The Atlantic Division might just be hockey's Group of Death. Which makes it even more important for each of these eight players to come through for their squads this season, writes Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon.

Hope for the best, plan for the worst. Or, at the very least, mentally prepare for both.