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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 Fall Short of Matching Firepower of 2007-08 Team

Ryan Szporer | January 24, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens lead the league with five 40-point scorers, which, while impressive, far from matches the offense of the 2007-08 team.

Categories Canadiens History, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens (and Canadians) Owe Wild GM Guerin Thanks for Snubbing Hutson

Ryan Szporer | January 22, 2026

It would be incredibly juvenile for U.S. GM Bill Guerin to hold Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson’s performance vs. his team against him.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Olympics

NHLers by Country: On Top of Their Game and the World

Ryan Szporer | January 21, 2026

It may be called the National Hockey League, but it sure feels more like it could be an international one. Of course, the now-defunct International Hockey League was in operation…

Categories Archives, Editor's Choice, International Hockey

Canadiens Keep Struggles Against Atlantic Alive Despite Win Over Senators

Ryan Szporer | January 18, 2026

Even if the Canadiens miraculously came back from two goals down to beat the Senators, “near-disaster” works better than “miracle.”

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Justifiably Make Fowler Odd Man Out in Net for Now

Ryan Szporer | January 17, 2026

Even Carey Price got sent down, once upon a time. Remember that if anyone dares suggest the Montreal Canadiens’ decision to send Jacob Fowler to the Laval Rocket on Friday…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Double Down on Texier with Two-Year Extension

Ryan Szporer | January 15, 2026

When the Montreal Canadiens first signed forward Alexandre Texier, fresh off having his contract terminated by the St. Louis Blues, they weren’t making a huge gamble. It was at least with house…

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Carrier Scores 100th Point in Multi-Goal Win over Canucks

Ryan Szporer | January 12, 2026

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier scored two goals, including his 100th career points, in a 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Red Wings Shut Out Canadiens to Jump into First in Atlantic

Ryan Szporer | January 10, 2026

John Gibson and the Detroit Red Wings shut the host Montreal Canadiens out 4-0 on Saturday night, with Alex DeBrincat scoring three points.

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Canadiens’ Danault Thriving in New Role During Second Habs Stint

Ryan Szporer | January 9, 2026

Despite the reduced role relative to his top-line status during his first stint with the Montreal Canadiens, Phillip Danault is thriving.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Texier Scores Hat Trick as Canadiens Beat Panthers 6-2

Ryan Szporer | January 8, 2026

Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier was the difference-maker, as he scored his first hat trick in a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

Categories Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Texier Leads Canadiens Past Flames with 3 Points Including 100th in Career

Ryan Szporer | January 7, 2026

Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier opened the scoring with his 100th career point, adding two assists in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames.

Categories Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

5 Questions for the Canadiens to Answer in Second Half of 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | January 7, 2026

There are things that are impossible to know regarding the outlook of the Canadiens’ 2025-26 season, even after a successful first half.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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