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Ryan Gagne

Ryan Gagne is one of the newest members of The Hockey Writers, covering the New York Islanders. He grew up in a small town in northern New Hampshire, where he idolized the Boston Bruins. Before moving to Canada in 2008, he was the equipment manager for his high school varsity hockey team and a sports journalist for the local newspapers. Ryan has been active in the hockey community, whether coaching, officiating, instructing, or playing. He is the ultimate rink rat with 19 years of experience making ice and driving the Zamboni. An avid fantasy sports player, Ryan created a blog, Keeping the Stats, where he dissects his teams and brags about his 2020 fantasy football championship. Outside of hockey, his life revolves around the New York Yankees, much to his wife's chagrin.

Billy Smith’s Untouchable New York Islanders Records

Ryan Gagne | January 20, 2022

Billy Smith is the best goalie in New York Islanders history, with a career so significant, no one’s future achievements could ever displace him. The iconic netminder is the last…

Islanders Draft History: Missing Out on First-Round Selections

Ryan Gagne | November 30, 2021

*This article was originally published in July 2021 The 2021 Entry Draft will occur on July 23 and 24th live from the NHL studios in New Jersey. This year’s edition…

Gretzky, Ovechkin and the Goalies They Scored On (A Lot)

Ryan Gagne | November 29, 2021

Hockey fans who were old enough probably remember where they were on Mar. 23, 1994. Wayne Gretzky, known as The Great One, took a pass from longtime teammate Marty McSorely…

Notable NHL Captains Who Got Traded

Ryan Gagne | November 28, 2021

*This article was originally published in Aug. 2021 The calendar recently turned to August, and disgruntled Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel remains on the roster. Whether or not he needs…

Islanders’ 1972-73 Inaugural Season Revisited

Ryan Gagne | September 7, 2021

The NHL is about to embark on its 104th season, welcoming a brand new club, the Seattle Kraken, into the fold. The league once had six teams (the Original Six…

10 Questions Surrounding Sweden’s Top NHL Players for 2021-22

Ryan Gagne | September 2, 2021

In the 2020-21 season, 88 Swedish-born players appeared in at least one NHL game, a slight decrease from the 100 players in 2019-20. Most of these players are household names…

New York Rangers Re-Sign Igor Shesterkin to a 4-Year Deal

Ryan Gagne | August 9, 2021

The New York Rangers have secured the services of their number one goalie, Igor Shesterkin, on a new four-year deal worth $22.6 million. His contract carries an annual average value…

Seattle Kraken Sign Marcus Johansson to 1-Year Deal

Ryan Gagne | August 6, 2021

The Seattle Kraken have added to their offensive arsenal, signing a former first-round pick, Marcus Johansson. The unrestricted free agent agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. (Kraken adds…

All-Time Massachusetts-Born Lineup

Ryan Gagne | August 4, 2021

According to Hockey Reference, the United States has produced at least one NHL player from 41 different states. Minnesota leads the way with 282; however, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts follows…

All-Time New Hampshire-Born Lineup

Ryan Gagne | August 3, 2021

New Hampshire (NH) is the third-largest state in New England and 44th in the United States. However, this tiny state with a population of 1.36 million (2021) has some of…

NHL Draft History: Final Selections Who Defied the Odds

Ryan Gagne | July 29, 2021

Nobody likes to be the last one picked. Whether it was for the soccer game in elementary school or the NHL Entry Draft, being the last one chosen can have…

Boston Bruins Sign Linus Ullmark to 4-Year Deal

Ryan Gagne | July 28, 2021

The Boston Bruins have added another player to their goalie pool by signing the unrestricted free agent Linus Ullmark to a four-year deal worth $20 million. His contract carries an…

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