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150 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 26 ratingsSenior 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.
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Nov. 1: What we learned in October and the middling Lightning
November 01, 2019 20:03 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBAs 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 […]
Oct. 23: The unstoppable Avs and Montreal’s special-teams dilemma
October 23, 2019 15:13 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBTwo 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 […]
Oct. 16: Sabres soar, Pens survive and is the Taylor Hall watch already on?
October 16, 2019 05:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBBuffalo 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 […]
Oct. 9: Early worries and Edmonton’s bounce-back bet
October 09, 2019 15:19 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIt’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 […]
Oct. 2: Our 2019-20 Season Predictions
October 02, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIt’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 […]
Sept. 25: What’s up in Winnipeg?
September 25, 2019 17:37 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBRyan 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 […]
July 30: Midsummer Signings and (Fake) Trades
July 30, 2019 10:00 - 16.5 MBWith 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, […]
July 18: The NHL’s Summer Vacation
July 18, 2019 20:00 - 15.5 MBThe 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 […]
July 2: Extra! Extra! Maple Leafs deal Nazem Kadri to Avalanche
July 02, 2019 16:00 - 8.41 MBWith 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 […]
July 2: Recapping The 2019 Free Agent Frenzy
July 02, 2019 09:00 - 19.3 MBThe 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 […]
June 24: Takeaways From The 2019 NHL Draft
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 18.6 MBOn 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 […]
June 19: Defencemen, Drafting, and The Goal That Wasn’t
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 20.9 MBThe 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, […]
The Season In Sound, 2019
June 14, 2019 22:14 - 32.4 MBFrom 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 […]
June 13: A Cup 52 Years In The Making
June 13, 2019 21:00 - 24 MBPop 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, […]
June 6: Back to Beantown
June 06, 2019 10:00 - 16.9 MBThe 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 […]
May 25: There Can Be Only One
May 25, 2019 10:00 - 25.3 MBIts 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 […]
May 16: 2019 Memorial Cup Preview
May 16, 2019 10:00 - 16.9 MBOn 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 […]
May 9: The Final (Four) Countdown
May 09, 2019 22:00 - 19.3 MBOn 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’ […]
May 1: Flyers coach Alain Vigneault on career changes, evolution, and Gritty
May 01, 2019 12:54 - 45.5 MBRyan & 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 […]
April 25: Year of the Upset
April 25, 2019 20:00 - 55.5 MBOn 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 […]
April 10: The Stanley Cup Playoffs Have Arrived
April 10, 2019 10:01 - 48.1 MBTape 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 […]
April 4: And The (Runner-Up) MVP Goes To . . .
April 04, 2019 10:16 - 41.8 MBOn 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 […]
March 28: Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
March 28, 2019 10:00 - 65.3 MBOn 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 […]
March 22: A Bolt of Lightning
March 22, 2019 10:00 - 49.2 MBOn 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 […]
March 15: We Got The (St. Louis) Blues
March 15, 2019 10:00 - 62.2 MBOn 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 […]
March 8: Who Makes It In The East?
March 08, 2019 11:00 - 64.2 MBOn 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 […]
Feb. 25: Deadline winners, losers and curious cases
February 26, 2019 11:21 - 13.5 MBRyan 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 […]
Feb. 22: Breaking Down The Deadline With Doug MacLean
February 22, 2019 11:00 - 9.4 MBOn 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 […]
Feb. 15: Turning Up The Heat On The Calgary Flames
February 15, 2019 14:08 - 11.4 MBOn 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 […]
Feb. 8: Auston Matthews Gets The RFA Ball Rolling
February 08, 2019 11:00 - 10.6 MBOn 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 […]
Feb. 1: Long Island State of Mind
February 01, 2019 11:00 - 9.89 MBOn 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 […]
Jan. 25: A Tale of Two Cities
January 25, 2019 11:00 - 10 MBIt 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 […]
Jan. 18: Predicting The Future
January 18, 2019 11:00 - 11.5 MBOn 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 […]
Jan. 11: The Trade Deadline Cometh
January 11, 2019 11:00 - 10.9 MBWith 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 […]
Dec. 21: A Trip to Montreal and Previewing the World Juniors
December 21, 2018 16:57 - 11.6 MBSam 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 […]
Dec. 14: Edmonton and Calgary Reignite The Battle of Alberta
December 14, 2018 11:00 - 9.39 MBOn 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 […]
Dec. 7: Doors Open To The Emerald City
December 07, 2018 11:00 - 11.2 MBWelcome 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 […]
Nov. 29: The Broad Street Bullies Make A Change
November 29, 2018 11:00 - 8.83 MBThis 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 […]
Nov. 23: Surprises and Disappointments at the NHL’s Quarter Mark
November 23, 2018 11:00 - 10.8 MBA 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, […]
Nov. 16: Trades, Playoffs Changes, and Injury Armageddon
November 16, 2018 11:00 - 8.11 MBRyan 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, […]
Nov. 8: Coyotes GM John Chayka sees a bright future in Arizona
November 08, 2018 11:00 - 11.7 MBOn 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 […]
Nov. 2: The history of After Hours with Scott Oake
November 02, 2018 10:00 - 10.2 MBA 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 […]
Oct. 26: Sitting down with Panthers Captain Sasha Barkov
October 26, 2018 10:00 - 10.6 MBThe 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 […]
Tape to Tape: Devils, Senators among early season surprises
October 19, 2018 10:30 - 8.76 MBOn 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 […]
Oct. 12: New-look NHL is a high scoring thrill ride
October 12, 2018 11:00 - 7.35 MBOn 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 […]
Oct. 1: Prescient Predictions
October 02, 2018 00:00 - 10.9 MBWith 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 […]
Sept. 27: Separating Truth From Fiction in the Preseason
September 27, 2018 10:30 - 8.08 MBOn 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). […]
Sept. 18: The Preseason Begins
September 18, 2018 19:00 - 12 MBOn 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 […]
Sept. 11: Vegas goes all-in on Max Pacioretty
September 11, 2018 22:00 - 11.1 MBOn 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 […]
Aug. 30: Breaking Down Sportsnet’s Top 100 NHLers of 2018-19
August 30, 2018 13:15 - 8.36 MBOn 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, […]