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.
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Oilers Have Untouchables Beside McDavid and Draisaitl
May 15th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers and new general manager Ken Holland are each looking to turn back the clock to a certain degree. The Oilers to their glory days and Holland to those of the Detroit Red Wings dynasty, of which he was the architect. Both date back decades, though. Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland - (THE CANADIAN...
Ducks Far from Dead in Water After Poor 2018-19
May 12th, 2019 By most appearances, the Anaheim Ducks are a team in need of a serious rebuild. Looks can be deceiving, though. With and Without Carlyle Finishing third from last in the Western Conference with a 35-37-10 record, the Ducks undeniably had a poor 2018-19. However, they’ve been in similar situations before, only to rebound. For...
No Shame for Stars in Loss to Blues
May 9th, 2019 In the end, the Dallas Stars just lost to a better team in the St. Louis Blues. There’s no shame in that, just hurt… and understandably so right after their Game 7 defeat, when Patrick Maroon scored in double overtime. St. Louis Blues forward Pat Maroon - (Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) It must hurt, because the Stars...
Stars Bank On a Healthy Bishop for Game 7
May 6th, 2019 It isn’t the Game 6 outcome the Dallas Stars had in mind. Faced with the opportunity to move on to Round 3, the Stars are now instead facing a Game 7 on the road potentially without Vezina Trophy-caliber goalie Ben Bishop, who left in the third of the 4-1 defeat. One would think it would be cause for concern, but his status for Game 7...
Stars Coach Montgomery Has Starring Role in Team's Success
May 3rd, 2019 The Jack Adams Award finalists are in and you won’t find Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery’s name among them. It isn’t for lack of success, though. Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery - (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Montgomery's Rise to Stardom Truth be told, if this were any other season, Montgomery’s name would likely...
Stars’ Second Line Shines in Game 2 Win vs. Blues
April 28th, 2019 You’ve probably already heard of Dallas Stars forward Mats Zuccarello. Even if you’re not reading this piece, you still will have heard of linemate Roope Hintz by the time these playoffs are done. Combined with Jason Dickinson, that second line scored seven points in Game 2 against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, leading to a 4-2...