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Matthew Zator

Matthew Zator is a THW freelance writer, media editor, and scout who lives and breathes Vancouver Canucks hockey, the NHL Draft, and prospects in general. He loves talking about young players and their potential. Matthew is a must-read for Canucks fans and fans of the NHL Draft and its prospects. For interview requests or content information, you can follow Matthew through his social media accounts which are listed under his photo at the conclusion of articles like this one about Tyler Motte. Matthew also hosts The Hockey Writers Prospect Corner on YouTube and is the co-host of The Hockey Writers Podcast & Western Centric Podcast.

5 Must-See Canucks Games in 2019-20

Matthew Zator | September 2, 2019

After a long offseason, the Vancouver Canucks are finally ready to hit the ice for what fans hope is a march to the playoffs for the first time since 2015.…

Setting Expectations for Canucks’ Offseason Additions

Matthew Zator | August 24, 2019

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning did a lot of tweaks to the roster this offseason. When the dust settled, he added two top-six forwards and two very capable National…

Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 43 – Quinn Hughes: Key to Canucks’ Future

Matthew Zator | August 20, 2019

Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host…

Canucks’ 2019-20 Projected Lineup

Matthew Zator | August 10, 2019

With training camp just over a month away, the competition for spots in the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup will be fierce. This is especially true for the bottom six where there…

Vancouver Canucks’ Top Prospects #11-20

Matthew Zator | August 5, 2019

We should call head amateur scout, Judd Brackett, the late-round whisperer as he has been the architect of many of the picks who have surprised us in recent years. Since…

Vancouver Canucks’ Top 10 Prospects

Matthew Zator | July 29, 2019

The excitement for the prospects and young players has hit a fever pitch in Canuck Nation. For good reason too, as the Vancouver Canucks have one of the top prospect…

3 Reasons the Canucks Will Be Tougher in 2019-20

Matthew Zator | July 14, 2019

In a few short weeks, the Vancouver Canucks have transformed into a tougher, more balanced team both up front and on the backend. Judging by the recent acquisitions made by…

2 Canucks That Need Patience Not a Trade

Matthew Zator | July 7, 2019

With the acquisition of JT Miller during the 2019 NHL Draft, the Vancouver Canucks added some much-needed offense to the top six. A few days later, general manager Jim Benning…

Wild Check All the Boxes at 2019 Draft

Matthew Zator | June 26, 2019

The Minnesota Wild entered the draft with needs at every position on the depth chart. With picks in each of the seven rounds, general manager Paul Fenton could take the…

Grading the Canucks at the 2019 Draft

Matthew Zator | June 23, 2019

The sun has set on the 2019 NHL Draft. Now the real work begins as the prospects start the long road to a permanent spot on a National Hockey League…

Troy Stecher’s Journey To The NHL

Matthew Zator | June 19, 2019

In three short years, Troy Stecher has become a valued member of the Vancouver Canucks. His hard work, determination, and positive attitude have also made him a fan favourite. Let’s…

3 Reasons the Canucks Should Re-Sign Edler

Matthew Zator | June 15, 2019

In a little over two weeks, Alex Edler will be an unrestricted free agent. Recent reports suggest that the Vancouver Canucks have not had any progress with contract negotiations, and…

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