Matthew Zator
My name is Matthew and I cover the Vancouver Canucks, NHL Draft, and the Vancouver Giants here at the Hockey Writers. I also host the Canucks & Pucks podcast. 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
Roger Neilson: Coaching Genius & Innovator
October 29th, 2020 The late Roger Neilson will forever go down as one of the most unique coaches in NHL history. His style, personality, and willingness to do anything to gain an upper hand is the stuff of legends. He was an innovator who was responsible for many of the rules the NHL has today because he just knew how to exploit a loophole in the rule...
2021 NHL Draft: OHL & Wolverines Dominate Players To Watch List
October 28th, 2020 After an unprecedented October draft, NHL Central Scouting released its preliminary players to watch list ahead of the 2021 NHL Draft. There were not many surprises with the players chosen, but there were a few other things that stood out. University of Michigan Gets Perfect Marks The University of Michigan has a rich history of...
3 Canucks Prospects Who Could Be Steals From 2020 Draft
October 25th, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks did not have a selection until the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft, but that didn't stop them from choosing three more players that could potentially be late-round steals when they eventually make it to the NHL. There were a lot of people that were worried about the loss of uber-scout Judd Brackett, but judging...![Canucks Virtanen Gained Valuable Experience During Playoff Run [Video]](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Jake-Virtanen-Canucks-1-1-383x231.jpg)
Canucks Virtanen Gained Valuable Experience During Playoff Run [Video]
October 22nd, 2020 Jake Virtanen avoided arbitration on Thursday by signing a two-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks. His hearing was scheduled for Oct 28, but they were determined to get a deal done before that. After it was consummated, he did a Zoom call with the media. Give it a watch and see what he had to say about Jim Benning's comments...
Canucks Add Grit & Tenacity With Hawryluk
October 20th, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks dipped into the free agent pool for the second time since signing Braden Holtby and added former Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators' forward Jayce Hawryluk. General manager Jim Benning had been in discussion with the 24-year-old forward over the weekend and finally got a one-year, two-way contract worth $800,000...
Canucks Have Options To Replace Toffoli
October 15th, 2020 It's official, the Vancouver Canucks have now lost all of their key free agents to different teams. Chris Tanev and Jacob Markstrom are with the Calgary Flames, Troy Stecher is with the Detroit Red Wings and now Tyler Toffoli is a member of the Montreal Canadiens. General manager Jim Benning has since traded for Nate Schmidt to help...
