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 previously worked for Bleacher Report and the NHL itself. He currently covers his hometown Montreal Canadiens and hockey in general for THW.
Author's Posts
Shaw Picks Up Scoring Pace Ahead of Milestones
November 18th, 2018 When you think of Montreal Canadiens forward Andrew Shaw, scoring is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. The Good, the Bad and the Shaw That isn’t to say it’s anything necessarily negative either, as Shaw does a lot of things right on the ice in spite of his reputation as being a detriment to the Habs. Nevertheless,...
Canadiens Need Weber Back Now
November 16th, 2018 As strange as it sounds, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber is the key to success to a team that has defied expectations without him. Already ahead of schedule for his projected return from injury in December, Weber would make his way into a lineup that is holding down a playoff spot, but has still struggled of...
The 5 Best NHL Backups
November 13th, 2018 It may be a relatively thankless job, but NHL teams need serviceable backups. If they’re lucky, they get one who’s able to go above and beyond in relief of their starter. Sometimes, they may even overtake the No. 1 altogether. Looking at all of the league’s clear-cut No. 2s (at least for the time being), it becomes clear that...
Plekanec Goes Out Like He Wanted With Canadiens
November 10th, 2018 The circumstances surrounding Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec’s retirement are far from ideal, for both the player and the organization. It’s nevertheless hard to feel bad for the player, all things considered. Plekanec Plays 1,000 For instance, Plekanec just recently got to play the 1,000th game of an NHL...
Niemi Gets Job Done as Price’s Backup
November 7th, 2018 The saying goes, “if you want to win, hire a Finn.” On a team with a handful of them headlining up front, it’s ironically Montreal Canadiens backup Antti Niemi who is actually in a position to post those victories. More importantly, he’s actually been doing it regularly, which is no small feat, considering he plays...
Domi Gives Danault Run for His Money
November 3rd, 2018 Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi’s latest goal against the Washington Capitals was undeniably a thing of beauty… at both ends of the ice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7bZioi2qLI He first was able to take Alexander Ovechkin out of the play, without taking a penalty, before heading to the other end to beat goalie Braden...
