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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.

Stars Being Tested by Honka Trade Request

Ryan Szporer | September 15, 2019

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is likely to get at least a few offers for disgruntled defenseman Julius Honka. After all, many teams are in need of a right-handed,…

Categories Stars Management

Devils Make Zacha Deal He Can’t Refuse

Ryan Szporer | September 11, 2019

New Jersey Devils forward Pavel Zacha has a lot to work on, including his bluffing. His freshly minted three-year $6.75 million deal is proof positive of that and how general…

Categories New Jersey Devils

Avalanche Get Potential Steal of Offseason in Nichushkin

Ryan Szporer | September 7, 2019

There’s a very good chance Valeri Nichushkin continues to fail to realize his vast potential, this time in a Colorado Avalanche jersey. Considering the hypothetical reward if he does though,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Sharks Justified Choosing Thornton Over Marleau

Ryan Szporer | September 6, 2019

It shouldn’t be a surprise the San Jose Sharks are overlooking free-agent Patrick Marleau heading into 2019-20. Nor should it be one that fellow-40-year-old Joe Thornton remains in their sights…

Categories Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks

Best Fits for Ex-Canadiens Defenseman Markov

Ryan Szporer | September 2, 2019

One thing hasn’t changed since ex-Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov last played in the NHL back in 2016-17. Teams are still willing to take fliers on proven commodities that can…

Categories Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens

Capitals Must Forgive Kuznetsov, but Not Forget

Ryan Szporer | August 31, 2019

First things first: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov didn’t technically “dope,” from the NHL’s perspective. Sure, Kuznetsov has been been suspended four years by the International Ice Hockey Federation after…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

Maple Leafs Must Name Matthews or Tavares Captain

Ryan Szporer | August 28, 2019

There may not be an NHL regulation that states the Toronto Maple Leafs must name a captain before the 2018-19 season. There is common sense though, with Auston Matthews and…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Islanders Waste Roster Spot on Brassard

Ryan Szporer | August 24, 2019

Forward Derick Brassard may have something left to give, but it shouldn’t be with the New York Islanders. Brassard Signs with Islanders Signing a one-year deal with the Islanders, Brassard…

Categories Islanders Transactions

No Hard Feelings Between Hurricanes and Aho?

Ryan Szporer | August 21, 2019

One Sebastian Aho saga, with the Montreal Canadiens, has come to end. Another one, however unlikely, could be just beginning with the Carolina Hurricanes. Aho Signs with the Canadiens Considering…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Jets Can Still Re-Sign Both Laine and Connor

Ryan Szporer | August 18, 2019

Patrik Laine may be “prepared for anything,” if his recent comments are anything to go by, but that can still include him suiting up for the Winnipeg Jets. Don’t go…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

Panthers Who Need Their Jerseys Retired After Luongo

Ryan Szporer | August 16, 2019

While Roberto Luongo will officially become the first Florida Panthers player to have his jersey retired, the hope is it could open the floodgates. Luongo is obviously deserving having played…

Categories Editor's Choice, Panthers History

Stars Must Limit Expectations, Ice Time for Perry

Ryan Szporer | August 13, 2019

It’s odd to think of Corey Perry as an ex-star, but that’s exactly what he is. Oh, he may have just signed with the Dallas Stars, but, as an ex-Hart…

Categories Editor's Choice, Stars Transactions
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