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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 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

Sharks Must Finally Make Couture Captain

Ryan Szporer | August 10, 2019

Logan Couture has been with the San Jose Sharks long enough, but, more to the point, he’ll be sticking around too. That makes him the easy choice to become the…

Categories San Jose Sharks

3 Reasons Blue Jackets Had a Decent 2019 Offseason

Ryan Szporer | August 7, 2019

The Columbus Blue Jackets have more to show for their second-round playoff exit than most may think. After going all in by trading for Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel, the…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Wild Must Hire Hextall as GM Over Chiarelli

Ryan Szporer | August 3, 2019

If early reports are anything to go by, the Minnesota Wild are looking at either Ron Hextall or Peter Chiarelli as their next general manager. If common sense is anything…

Categories Wild Management

Jets Face Significant Issues Ahead of 2019-20

Ryan Szporer | July 31, 2019

The Winnipeg Jets are undeniably a good team. That much is clear following a season in which they had been at least dark-horse favorites to come out of the Western…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

Maple Leafs Need Better Backup Plan After Sparks Trade

Ryan Szporer | July 28, 2019

For an NHL team, mistakes come in different magnitudes. For example, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas choosing to go with Garret Sparks as goalie Frederik Andersen’s backup last…

Categories Maple Leafs Goaltending

Predators Get Better End of Sissons Deal

Ryan Szporer | July 26, 2019

Colton Sissons must really like playing for the Nashville Predators. That’s probably the easiest conclusion to make based on the term of his new, seven-year, $20 million deal. Sissons Gets…

Categories Nashville Predators

3 Reasons the Flames Won the Lucic Trade

Ryan Szporer | July 23, 2019

By any objective measure, the Calgary Flames gave up the better player when they traded James Neal to the Edmonton Oilers for Milan Lucic. The Flames could still end up…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flames Transactions

Kings Bank on Petersen to Take Over for Quick

Ryan Szporer | July 20, 2019

The Jonathan Quick succession plan has been set in motion, with the Los Angeles Kings re-signing 24-year-old third-stringer Cal Petersen to a three-year deal. Petersen vs. Campbell Maybe “third-stringer” isn’t…

Categories Kings Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Cap-Savvy Avalanche Must Stay Course with Rantanen

Ryan Szporer | July 17, 2019

Despite appearances to the contrary, it actually isn’t that bad of a sign the Colorado Avalanche have yet to re-sign Mikko Rantanen. Rantanen Remains Top Priority Even with Andre Burakovsky…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Sharks’ Success Starts at the Top with GM Wilson

Ryan Szporer | July 13, 2019

If you’re only as strong as your latest move, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson may very well be the best in the game. Labanc Technically Gets a Raise…

Categories Sharks Management

Flames Get Talbot as Rittich Insurance Policy

Ryan Szporer | July 10, 2019

If the Calgary Flames had simply acquired Cam Talbot in exchange for Mike Smith last season, if would have been considered a huge win, no question. Even if they instead…

Categories Flames Goaltending, NHL Goaltending
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