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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.

Capitals Don’t Win 2018 Cup Without Ex-GM McPhee

Ryan Szporer | March 30, 2020

Fewer people were cheering as much for the expansion Vegas Golden Knights in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final as then-general manager George McPhee. Fewer still had as much riding on…

Categories Capitals History, Capitals Management

Blues Keep Reaping Rewards of Reaves Trade

Ryan Szporer | March 27, 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…

Categories Blues Transactions

Senators Who Need Jerseys Retired After Phillips

Ryan Szporer | March 25, 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’…

Categories Senators History

Blackhawks Wisely Keep Bowman and Colliton for Now

Ryan Szporer | March 21, 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…

Categories Blackhawks Management

Lightning Risk Seeing Their Cup Window Slam Shut

Ryan Szporer | March 19, 2020

All of a sudden the Tampa Bay Lightning’s acquisition of Barclay Goodrow looks even more expensive. Granted, the rugged forward’s contract expires at the end of next season. However, you…

Categories Lightning Transactions

Penguins Must Go with Murray in Playoffs

Ryan Szporer | March 10, 2020

The Pittsburgh Penguins have got a big problem in net, two big problems if you consider goaltenders Matt Murray and Tristan Jarry as separate issues. The biggest problem is there’s…

Categories Penguins Goaltending

Jets Need Cheveldayoff and Cheveldayoff Only to Right Ship

Ryan Szporer | March 7, 2020

Barring a surprise Stanley Cup run, the 2019-20 season will end up being a disappointment for the Winnipeg Jets. And, yet, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff deserves some credit for getting…

Categories Jets Management

Wild Can Only Rely on Backup Stalock for So Long

Ryan Szporer | March 4, 2020

The only Minnesota Wild goaltending controversy is that there isn’t one. As long as backup goalie and hometown hero Alex Stalock is getting the job done, he deserves the net.…

Categories Wild Goaltending

NHL Power Rankings for March 2020

Ryan Szporer | March 1, 2020

There’s been a major shake-up in this post-trade-deadline edition of THW’s Power Rankings. The Boston Bruins climb into Spot No. 1, as two brand-new entries make it into the top…

Categories Boston Bruins, Power Rankings, Rankings and Lists

Sharks Are Still Thornton‘s Best Shot at a Cup

Ryan Szporer | February 28, 2020

Don’t shed a tear for San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton. It’s not over until the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Jumbo Joe sings and calls it a career. Thornton vs. Marleau Obviously,…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Maple Leafs Won’t Miss Playoffs Simply Due to Hurricanes Loss

Ryan Szporer | February 23, 2020

The good news is the Toronto Maple Leafs won’t miss the playoffs based solely on their embarrassing loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Emergency goalie David Ayres may…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Only Option for Avalanche Is to Ride Francouz

Ryan Szporer | February 21, 2020

They say that wherever there’s smoke there’s fire. The Colorado Avalanche had better hope it doesn’t ring true in the wake of rumors general manager Joe Sakic is looking to…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending
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