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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 also written for the Montreal Gazette and Bleacher Report and worked for the NHL itself and his hometown Montreal Canadiens. He currently writes about all things Habs for THW, with it being a career highlight for him to have covered the 2021 Stanley Cup Final as a credentialed member of the press.

Canadiens Still Have Room for Beck But He Faces Uphill Battle

Ryan Szporer | July 24, 2025

Around this time last year, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes traded defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic. The implication was clear, how, despite his right side being among the Habs’ weakest positions…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

5 Ways the Canadiens Are Better Ahead of 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | July 20, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are significantly better, at least on paper, relative to the team they iced in 2024-25. Here are five reasons how:

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens Absorb Zero Risk with Joe Veleno Signing

Ryan Szporer | July 18, 2025

If the Montreal Canadiens had to add a centre via free agency, they made the right decision signing Joe Veleno to a risk-free one-year deal.

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens

Top 10 Must-See Canadiens Games in 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | July 17, 2025

Some Montreal Canadiens games stand out more than others, with the NHL having just released their regular-season schedule for 2025-26.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Set to Rebound from Poor Seasons in 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | July 15, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ projected continued improvement in 2025-26 is based on the likelihood some Habs who struggled will rebound.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Top Things Canadiens Fans Can Look Forward to in 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | July 13, 2025

Montreal Canadiens fans have a lot to look forward to in 2025-26, as the Habs look to build on a surprising, impressive playoff finish.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ 5 Worst Contracts for 2025-26 Season

Ryan Szporer | July 11, 2025

The list of the worst Canadiens contracts for 2025-26 features two new names, largely due to general manager Kent Hughes’ ongoing hard work.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Best Contracts for 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | July 10, 2025

A credit to Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes (and predecessor Marc Bergevin), here are the top five Habs contracts for 2025-26.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Fallout of Canadiens’ Dobson Trade Just Taking Shape

Ryan Szporer | July 7, 2025

Trading defenseman Logan Mailloux was just the first domino to fall for the Montreal Canadiens, after they traded for and signed Noah Dobson.

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Re-Sign Critical Piece in Goalie Dobes for Two Years

Ryan Szporer | July 6, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens just re-signed their arguably biggest restricted free agent in goalie Jakub Dobes to a two-year, $1.93 million deal.

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Impressively Turn Mailloux Into Bolduc With Another Key Trade

Ryan Szporer | July 2, 2025

Ex-Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux was going to have a hard time cracking the lineup. Trading him for Zachary Bolduc makes sense.

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Free Agents

Canadiens’ Top Unrestricted Free Agent Targets at Centre

Ryan Szporer | July 1, 2025

With free agency opening in 2025, the Canadiens must explore his options to sign someone to replace Kirby Dach as their second-line centre.

Categories AA, Free Agents, Montreal Canadiens
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