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Matthew Zator

Matthew Zator is the HockeyPedia/Media Editor at THW and a writer who covers the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL Draft, and prospects in general. He loves talking about young players and their potential, and has been passionate hockey fan for the last 30 years. Before joining The Hockey Writers, he was a contributor for Canuck Way and Last Word on Hockey and went to BCIT for their Sports Broadcasting course. He also has a BA from Trinity Western University minoring in teaching and psychology. He has been with The Hockey Writers since 2019. Matthew also hosts The Hockey Writers Prospect Corner and various other NHL at-large shows on YouTube.

Canucks Starting Goaltender: Demko or Holtby? [Video]

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2020

For the first time since Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo manned the crease, the Vancouver Canucks will have an accomplished goaltender paired with an up and coming one. This season,…

Categories Canucks Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

2021 World Juniors Camp Invites by NHL Team

Matthew Zator | December 5, 2020

With every nation announcing their preliminary rosters for the 2021 World Junior Championship, the anticipation is mounting as we count down the days to Christmas and the start of the…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Canucks: Behind Pettersson’s Decision To Stay in Vancouver [Video]

Matthew Zator | December 3, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks already know they have a superstar in Elias Pettersson. He’s just solidifying it by deciding to stay in Vancouver rather than flying home this offseason. The Sportsnet…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Maple Leafs’ Rielly & Brodie Pairing Could Be a Game Changer [Video]

Matthew Zator | December 1, 2020

One of the most important signings the Toronto Maple Leafs made this offseason was veteran defenceman, T.J. Brodie. For the last nine seasons, he was one of the Calgary Flames’…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Canucks Prospects Report: Truscott, Kunz, Podkolzin & More

Matthew Zator | November 29, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks finally have some prospects playing in North America as the NCAA and United States Hockey League (USHL) have both started their 2020-21 seasons. Jacob Truscott was front…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Commentary, NHL Prospects

Canucks Need Speed & Skill On 3rd Line

Matthew Zator | November 27, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks had a very successful 2019-20 campaign, beginning with making the playoffs for the first time in four seasons, then advancing to the second round for the first…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks 2020-21 Prospect Pyramid

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks added another crop of young talent to their prospect pool this past October when they selected three defencemen and two forwards in the 2020 NHL Draft. At…

Categories Canucks Prospects

Vancouver Canucks 2020-21 Trade Bait List

Matthew Zator | November 22, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks are going to have to unload some salary in the coming months whether it be in exchange for some more budget-friendly contracts or even just prospects and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

Wolverines Set To Dominate 2021 NHL Draft

Matthew Zator | November 19, 2020

The University of Michigan has always been a factory for NHL talent and high-end prospects. In the last few years, they have churned out all-star talent in Quinn Hughes, Zach…

Categories NCAA, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Ex-NHLers Overseas: Datsyuk, Granlund, Jaskin & More

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2020

The NHL is the greatest league in the world, but it, unfortunately, has limited space and a relatively short shelf life for many players. So when the opportunities dry up…

Categories Commentary, KHL

Vancouver Canucks: Seattle Expansion Draft Projections 1.0

Matthew Zator | November 11, 2020

Pretty soon the NHL will have its 32nd franchise in the Seattle Kraken. It’s an exciting time for fans and pundits alike as we get to project what their roster…

Categories Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Face Uphill Battle With All-Canadian Division

Matthew Zator | November 8, 2020

When the NHL finally starts the 2020-21 season the Vancouver Canucks will likely be playing in an all-Canadian division rather than the Pacific Division we all know and love (or…

Categories Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions, Vancouver Canucks
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