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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 Prospect Report: Lekkerimaki, McDonough, Bains & More

Matthew Zator | January 18, 2023

While the Vancouver Canucks are embroiled in drama and anticipated changes roster-wise and behind the bench, their prospects continue to impress across North America and overseas. In this edition of…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Commentary

Canucks Prospects Were Underwhelming at 2023 WJC

Matthew Zator | January 6, 2023

Unfortunately for both Sweden and Finland, they walked away with nothing at the 2023 World Junior Championship (WJC) as the former fell to the United States 8-7 in the bronze…

Categories Canucks Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Canucks Should Pursue Milic or Suchanek After Strong 2023 WJC

Matthew Zator | January 5, 2023

After the preliminary, quarterfinal, and semifinal rounds of the 2023 World Junior Championship (WJC), the starters for the bronze and gold medal games included three goaltenders that were undrafted (Thomas…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks, World Junior Hockey Championship

Canucks Prospects Report: Klimovich, Karlsson, Truscott & More

Matthew Zator | December 27, 2022

As the 2023 World Junior Championship gets going in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Moncton, New Brunswick, it’s time for the final Vancouver Canucks prospects report of 2022. The 2022-23 season…

Categories Abbotsford Canucks, Canucks Prospects

3 Canucks Prospects to Watch at 2023 World Juniors

Matthew Zator | December 20, 2022

The 2023 World Juniors, which are being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Moncton, New Brunswick this year, will begin on Dec. 26. Featuring some of the best young talent…

Categories Canucks Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

2022-23 Calder Trophy Tracker

Matthew Zator | December 16, 2022

It’s time for the first edition of The Hockey Writers 2022-23 Calder Trophy Tracker! As we approach the Christmas break and the end of 2022, there have again been a…

Categories Editor's Choice, Top 10 Lists

Canucks Could Trade 4 Major Players Before 2023 Trade Deadline

Matthew Zator | December 14, 2022

Since starting the 2022-23 season 0-5-2, Vancouver Canucks fans have had to deal with rampant trade rumors from hockey insiders Elliotte Friedman, Pierre LeBrun, and Darren Dreger, among others. That’s…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

3 Potential Trade Destinations For Canucks’ Brock Boeser

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2022

It was only a matter of time. First, it was Bo Horvat, then Tyler Myers, and now it’s Brock Boeser‘s turn to be in the spotlight when it comes to…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ 5 Most Valuable Players Early On in 2022-23

Matthew Zator | December 1, 2022

While the Vancouver Canucks remain under .500 after their most recent 5-1 setback against the Washington Capitals, they righted the ship a bit in November compiling a 7-6-1 record after…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Forgotten Ones: Mats Sundin

Matthew Zator | December 1, 2022

Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when…

Categories Canucks History, Hockey History

Canucks Should Target 3 Avalanche Players in Horvat Trade

Matthew Zator | November 21, 2022

Even though the Vancouver Canucks have had some moderate success recently, that hasn’t stopped the trade rumors from flying around. Everyone not named Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson is apparently…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Prospects That Got Away: Gustav Forsling

Matthew Zator | November 20, 2022

Every NHL team has prospects that were traded or given up on before their potential was realized. The Vancouver Canucks are no exception. In the first of an ongoing series…

Categories Blackhawks History, Canucks History, Florida Panthers
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