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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 Should Target 3 Blue Jackets Players in Horvat Trade

Matthew Zator | November 17, 2022

The Vancouver Canucks wanted to get off to a good start in 2022-23 and avoid the drama and turmoil of last season. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened and they are on…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Have 3 Good Options if Head Coach Boudreau is Fired

Matthew Zator | November 15, 2022

It appears it’s not a matter of if, but when head coach Bruce Boudreau is fired. This after a monster season in 2021-22 that saw the Vancouver Canucks go 32-15-10…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Coaching, Vancouver Canucks

NHL’s Top-5 Comeback Players of Early 2022-23

Matthew Zator | November 15, 2022

We are now a little over a month into the 2022-23 season and several players have performed well above expectations. Players that were underwhelming in 2021-22 – and even before…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks

Canucks Potential Trade Partners: Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthew Zator | November 10, 2022

It must feel like deja vu for Canucks Nation because at this time last season, the Vancouver Canucks were struggling too, sporting a 5-6-2 record (12 points). While that is…

Categories Editor's Choice, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Prospects 3 Up, 3 Down: McDonough, Lockhart & More

Matthew Zator | November 8, 2022

Welcome to the first Vancouver Canucks Prospects 3 Up, 3 Down, where I will take a look at three positives and three negatives in the world of Canucks prospects. This…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Commentary

5 Observations From Canucks’ First 10 Games

Matthew Zator | November 3, 2022

The Vancouver Canucks have now played 10 games this season and hold a mediocre record of 2-6-2 along with 30 goals scored and 40 against. Last season on Nov. 3,…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Gameday Preview: New Jersey Devils – 11/01/22

Matthew Zator | November 1, 2022

After recording their only two wins of October against the Seattle Kraken and Pittsburgh Penguins, the Vancouver Canucks now get ready to take on the 6-3 New Jersey Devils, who…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Prospects News & Rumors: Ciona, Bedard & Viro

Matthew Zator | October 31, 2022

In this edition of the Prospects News and Rumors report, Lucas Ciona of the Seattle Thunderbirds signed his entry-level contract (ELC) with the Calgary Flames. Meanwhile, Connor Bedard had himself…

Categories Flames Prospects, News and Rumors, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Red Wings Prospects

Prospects News & Rumors: Studnicka Traded, Beck, Pinto & More

Matthew Zator | October 28, 2022

In this week’s Prospects News and Rumors, there was a trade late Thursday evening involving the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins. Meanwhile, in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Montreal Canadiens…

Categories Bruins Prospects, Canadiens Prospects, Canucks Prospects, News and Rumors, Senators Prospects

Canucks’ Trade Candidates if Losing Streak Continues

Matthew Zator | October 25, 2022

Last week was not kind to the Vancouver Canucks as they finished their first road trip of the season with only two of a possible 10 points and then lost…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

3 Canucks Prospects That Need Strong 2022-23 Seasons

Matthew Zator | October 22, 2022

A new hockey season is underway and that means elevated expectations for Vancouver Canucks prospects entering another year of development – especially for those who were drafted before 2020. It…

Categories Canucks Prospects

Canucks’ Struggles Early in 2022-23 Are Not on Boudreau

Matthew Zator | October 20, 2022

The Vancouver Canucks have broken records en route to their 0-3-1 start to the 2022-23 season – and they are not of the positive variety. First, they set an NHL…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks
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