Ryan Szporer
After 10 years of writing hockey, Ryan decided it was as good a time as any to actually join The Hockey Writers for the 2014-15 season. Having appeared as a guest on such programs as CBC Radio One's Daybreak, Ryan has written for such publications as the Montreal Gazette and Bleacher Report and worked for the NHL itself and his hometown Montreal Canadiens. He currently fills an at-large position at THW, covering the NHL and hockey in general.
Author's Posts
Canadiens Hold All the Cards in Domi Negotiations
July 4th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens can afford to play hardball with forward Max Domi, whose contract expires at the end of this coming season. Should they, though? Domi vs. Bergevin It’s an admittedly odd question, considering it’s a general manager’s responsibility to limit the salaries paid to players. Exceptions exist though, under...
Canadiens Must Forget About Lafreniere for Now
July 1st, 2020 The 31-31-9 Montreal Canadiens, who technically earned more losses than victories this past season, have stumbled into a rare win-win situation. They can’t afford to take it for granted though, especially not general manager Marc Bergevin. Lottery Implications for Canadiens Following the NHL Draft Lottery, the Canadiens are...
Kings Have Only One Option at No. 2: Tim Stützle
June 28th, 2020 The Los Angeles Kings were arguably the big winners of the NHL Draft Lottery. They did move up to No. 2 after all, and whichever prospect they pick will likely be a game-changer, but Adler Mannheim left-winger Tim Stützle is the one who puts them in the best position to be winners for years to come. Kings Lose Out on...
Blue Jackets Face New Johansen Situation with Dubois
June 25th, 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen raised some eyebrows when he selected center Pierre-Luc Dubois No. 3 overall at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. In retrospect, he shouldn’t have. It was the right decision. Dubois Over Puljujarvi It isn’t just that a winger, Finn Jesse Puljujarvi, who fell to the Edmonton Oilers...
Stars Have Options to Replace Khudobin if Necessary
June 22nd, 2020 Pending unrestricted free agent goalie Anton Khudobin is going to get paid. The only questions are when exactly free agency will take place and whether or not it will actually be by his current team, the Dallas Stars, though. Anton Khudobin - (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Khudobin has established himself as one of the NHL’s...
Sharks Must Make Room to Re-Sign Labanc
June 19th, 2020 Last summer, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson pulled the ultimate Jedi mind trick on Kevin Labanc. This summer, to get the restricted free agent re-signed, Wilson will have to use a little more force, fitting him in the lineup to stay. San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson and Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland - (Photo...
