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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.

Marc Bergevin’s 2018 Offseason Checklist

Ryan Szporer | July 28, 2018

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s offseason has been hit or miss so far. The successes have largely come with regard to his coaching hires, Dominique Ducharme and Joel Bouchard.…

Categories Canadiens Management, Humor

How the Canadiens Are Better for 2018-19

Ryan Szporer | July 25, 2018

The key to success for the 2018-19 Montreal Canadiens may very well reside in a resurgent Carey Price. Considering the lack of a viable defense in front of the star…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Canadiens Management

More Questions for Canadiens GM Bergevin

Ryan Szporer | July 22, 2018

In a bid to improve the team’s transparency, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin recently answered fans’ questions. Consider it mission partially accomplished. To Bergevin’s credit, he was candid in…

Categories Canadiens Management, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Danault Deal Ranks Among Canadiens’ Best

Ryan Szporer | July 20, 2018

Upon signing forward Phillip Danault to his latest deal, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s work this summer may very well be finished. Granted, Bergevin still has likely farmhands Michael…

Categories Canadiens Transactions

Armia Deal with Canadiens a Win for Both Sides

Ryan Szporer | July 15, 2018

When all is said and done, winger Joel Armia could end up being the Montreal Canadiens’ big July free-agent signee. That statement is more a testament to how underrated the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Predators Transactions

Pacioretty Snafu Puts Canadiens Rebuild on Hold

Ryan Szporer | July 13, 2018

It’s a good thing the Montreal Canadiens swear up and down they’re not rebuilding and are aiming for a playoff spot instead. Because, barring a miraculous turnaround, they could be…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Is Canadiens GM Bergevin a Sitting Duck?

Ryan Szporer | July 10, 2018

While Marc Bergevin is out of excuses, he may not be out of reasons as to why he remains general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. It is entirely possible he…

Categories Canadiens Management, Editor's Choice

Weber Injury Has Silver Lining for Canadiens

Ryan Szporer | July 7, 2018

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber’s knee surgery has undeniable negative ramifications for general manager Marc Bergevin’s deluded playoff hopes. Big picture though, it only bodes well for the team overall.…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Bergevin Somehow Sticks to a Plan

Ryan Szporer | July 4, 2018

Aside from a few select people, no one knows if the Montreal Canadiens’ day on July 1 played out how it was supposed to. That list begins with Habs general…

Categories Canadiens Management

Canadiens GM Bergevin’s Keys to Free Agency

Ryan Szporer | June 30, 2018

Free agency is just around the corner and Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin is poised to make a splash one way or another. Either he lands one or more…

Categories Canadiens Management, Montreal Canadiens

Free Agents Bergevin Must Avoid at All Cost

Ryan Szporer | June 27, 2018

In a span of a few weeks, Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin’s offseason went from great to controversial. He downgraded from Alex Galchenyuk by trading him for Max Domi and…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Bergevin Strengthens Legacy with Kotkaniemi Pick

Ryan Szporer | June 24, 2018

Ever one to do what he thinks is best, regardless of the consequences, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has done it again. This time, going off the board to…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens
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