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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.

Daniil Gushchin – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | September 14, 2020

Daniil Gushchin 2019-20 Team: Muskegon Lumberjacks (#66)Date of Birth: Feb 6, 2002Place of Birth: Yekaterinburg, RussiaHt: 5-foot-8 Wt: 161 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Right-WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Canucks Trade Options For Brandon Sutter

Matthew Zator | September 12, 2020

It’s no secret that the Vancouver Canucks need to clear cap space this offseason to potentially accommodate high-priced free agents Jacob Markstrom, Chris Tanev, and Tyler Toffoli. That means moving…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Have Many Positives to Take From Good Playoff Run

Matthew Zator | September 7, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2020 playoff run came to an end on Friday after an improbable second-round appearance against the Vegas Golden Knights. They not only met expectations this season, but…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

How Many Conn Smythes Is Elias Pettersson Going To Win?

Matthew Zator | August 30, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks have been led by two players this postseason, Elias Pettersson and Bo Horvat. If they somehow manage to go all the way and win the Stanley Cup,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Could Surprise Golden Knights in Second Round Series

Matthew Zator | August 23, 2020

For the first time since 2011, the Vancouver Canucks are in the second round of the playoffs after dispatching the defending Stanley Cup champions, St. Louis Blues in six games.…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Prospect Spotlight: Jett Woo

Matthew Zator | August 20, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks have a lot of exciting prospects in their pipeline right now, so I thought it would be great to get to know more about them. In this…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Player Profiles

Canucks Could Use These Former Teammates Right Now

Matthew Zator | August 19, 2020

After squandering a 2-0 series lead, the Vancouver Canucks are now in tough against their Western Conference rival St. Louis Blues. Ever since Game 3, they have struggled with their…

Categories Canucks History

Canucks Need To Make Some Changes for Game 4

Matthew Zator | August 17, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks’ bubble burst on Sunday with their first postseason defeat since the 3-0 debacle in Game 1 of the qualifying series against the Minnesota Wild. The St. Louis…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Benefiting From Pettersson & Hughes’ Maturity

Matthew Zator | August 16, 2020

When the playoffs began against the Minnesota Wild at the beginning of August, there were some concerns about how Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson would handle the extra pressure. Fast…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Playoff Success Will Be Powered By Horvat’s Complete Game

Matthew Zator | August 13, 2020

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat may not be the dynamic forward Elias Pettersson is, but he is definitely the glue that holds this upstart team together. Ever since he was…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks vs. Blues Playoff Series: How Do They Match Up?

Matthew Zator | August 12, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks will meet the defending Stanley Cup champions in the first round of the playoffs, and honestly, they are a much better matchup than the Dallas Stars. They…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Youth and Experience Combine For Series Win

Matthew Zator | August 10, 2020

After four long seasons of futility, the Vancouver Canucks are finally back in the Stanley Cup playoffs. You can thank Quinn Hughes and Chris Tanev for that. They weren’t the…

Categories Vancouver Canucks
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