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
Blues Keep Reaping Rewards of Reaves Trade
March 27th, 2020 Everyone initially agreed the Pittsburgh Penguins overpaid for then-St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves. Three years later, time has simply confirmed that to be the case... and then some. Reaves Traded to Penguins Granted, it’s not like the Blues got a superstar out of the deal, at least not yet. In the trade, which saw Reaves...
Senators Who Need Jerseys Retired After Phillips
March 25th, 2020 With only two jerseys retired in the history of the revived Ottawa Senators, there could stand to be some new additions. It could take some time, though. Defenseman Chris Phillips’ No. 4 jersey just got retired alongside long-time captain Daniel Alfredsson's (No. 11). Admittedly few others come close to matching their contributions...
Blackhawks Wisely Keep Bowman and Colliton for Now
March 21st, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks could have realistically let both general manager Stan Bowman and head coach Jeremy Colliton go. The fact that the Blackhawks won’t, according to chairman Rocky Wirtz, is nevertheless for the best. Blackhawks in a Bad Way To be clear, there is no denying the Blackhawks are in bad shape. They may have won...
Lightning Risk Seeing Their Cup Window Slam Shut
March 19th, 2020 All of a sudden the Tampa Bay Lightning’s acquisition of Barclay Goodrow looks even more expensive. Ex-San Jose Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby - (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) Granted, the rugged forward’s contract expires at the end of next season. However, you have to believe general...
Dino Ciccarelli: From Undrafted to Underrated Hall of Fame Legend
March 15th, 2020 To play against Dino Ciccarelli was to hate him. There can be no higher compliment paid to a player who made his living in the kitchens of opponents. However, even though Ciccarelli knew exactly which buttons to press as one of the most infamous so-called shift disturbers of all time, there was an art to it. In fact, dislike him or...
Imagine if Blues Had Never Traded Oshie for Brouwer
March 12th, 2020 St. Louis Blues forward Troy Brouwer just cleared waivers, further signaling the inevitable end of a championship-winning career. Blues Deal Oshie for Brouwer Brouwer had signed a one-year deal back in November to rejoin the Blues after a professional try-out. The rugged forward had served as a risk-free addition, but that...
