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 GM Showdown: Bergevin vs. Gauthier
August 19th, 2019 In this first installment of a four-part series comparing Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin to his four immediate predecessors, we take a look at Pierre Gauthier. It’s been 25 years since the Habs last won the Stanley Cup. In that time, players have come and gone, but so have GMs. Five have been hired since Serge...
Jets Can Still Re-Sign Both Laine and Connor
August 18th, 2019 Patrik Laine may be “prepared for anything,” if his recent comments are anything to go by, but that can still include him suiting up for the Winnipeg Jets. Don’t go putting him another jersey quite yet. Laine and Connor Speak to the Media Recently, the 21-year-old restricted free agent candidly let out in the open what every...
Panthers Who Need Their Jerseys Retired After Luongo
August 16th, 2019 While Roberto Luongo will officially become the first Florida Panthers player to have his jersey retired, the hope is it could open the floodgates. Luongo is obviously deserving having played 572 career games with the franchise (No. 1 among goalies). It’s commonly accepted that few other players best personify the franchise as a...
Stars Must Limit Expectations, Ice Time for Perry
August 13th, 2019 It’s odd to think of Corey Perry as an ex-star, but that’s exactly what he is. Oh, he may have just signed with the Dallas Stars, but, as an ex-Hart Memorial Trophy winner (2010-11) coming off a 10-point season, Perry is not the top-line player he once was. The Stars must realize just that with regard to how they deploy him during...
Sharks Must Finally Make Couture Captain
August 10th, 2019 Logan Couture has been with the San Jose Sharks long enough, but, more to the point, he’ll be sticking around too. That makes him the easy choice to become the team’s next captain. The Sharks Heart Couture The 30-year-old is entering his 11th season in the NHL, all with the Sharks. This will be the first of his eight-year, $64...
3 Reasons Blue Jackets Had a Decent 2019 Offseason
August 7th, 2019 The Columbus Blue Jackets have more to show for their second-round playoff exit than most may think. After going all in by trading for Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel, the Blue Jackets shocked the Tampa Bay Lightning with a first-round sweep, but ultimately disappointed by losing to the Boston Bruins. It obviously didn’t help...
