Matthew Zator
My name is Matthew and I cover the Vancouver Canucks, and the Vancouver Giants here at the Hockey Writers. I am also the head of the prospects and NHL Draft coverage. In addition to writing, I host the Canucks & Pucks podcast too. I am passionate about the Canucks and all things hockey. I love telling stories through my writing and sharing opinions and analysis. Excited to give people things to discuss and debate about!
Author's Posts
Every NHL Team's Top Prospect - 2020-21 Season Update
January 16th, 2021 Every NHL team’s prospect pool is constantly changing. Players graduate to the big league, some might get traded, and the NHL Draft provides fresh faces every year. The future of a franchise in this league is extremely dependant on having both high-end talent and a deep farm system. Some teams are lucky enough to have both, others...
Vancouver Canucks' 2020-21 Season Preview & Predictions
January 13th, 2021 With training camp in the rearview mirror and the final rosters set, the Vancouver Canucks are about to embark on a journey where they will meet only Canadian teams in a 56-game sprint to the playoffs. They will play each team at least nine times and sometimes even three times in a row. It promises to be an exciting five months of...
The NHL's Top 100 Prospects - Preseason Rankings
January 11th, 2021 The 2020 NHL Draft is now a distant memory and the 2020-21 NHL season is finally upon us. Normally, this edition of the top-100 list is a mid-season update, but with the pandemic throwing a wrench in things, it is being released at the beginning of the season. The 2020 draft picks have now been added, which will surely create debates on...
Canucks Showcase Final Roster Ahead of Season Opener
January 10th, 2021 The Vancouver Canucks had their final intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday and seemingly showcased their opening night roster in the process. Even though the live stream had some technical difficulties at the beginning, we were still able to catch a glimpse of what the team will look like on Jan 13 versus Connor McDavid and the Edmonton...
New York Islanders Re-Sign Mathew Barzal
January 9th, 2021 The New York Islanders and restricted free agent Mathew Barzal have agreed to terms on a three-year contract worth $21 million, TSN reported on Saturday. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $7 million. https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1347943956152258563?s=20 With the Islanders' season starting on Jan 14, this deal is...
2021 NHL Draft: Standouts From the World Juniors
January 7th, 2021 The 2021 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) is now complete with the Americans walking away with the gold after a 2-0 shutout of their rivals, the Canadians. The World Juniors were once again an exciting showcase of future NHL talent, including many top prospects who will have their name called in July. So with the...
