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Matt Larkin

Managing editor and senior writer at Daily Faceoff. Matt joined Daily Faceoff in March 2022 after an 11-year run as a senior writer and editor with The Hockey News. He previously worked for Sportsnet and The Globe and Mail. Look to Matt for deep-dive player profiles, fantasy rankings, columns, big hair and bigger passion for the sport. He makes appearances on shows across The Nation Network. Educated at the University of Western Ontario (Honors BA, Media, Information and Technoculture & four years at The Gazette)

Recent Articles

Chris Pronger knows all about Canada peaking late in tournaments – and thinks they’ll do it vs. USA

Chris Pronger knows all about Canada peaking late in tournaments – and thinks they’ll do it vs. USAPronger wonders if going all-out last week ‘like it was a championship game’ will be USA’s undoing.

Daily Faceoff’s NHL Quarter Century Team: The top 25 players of the past 25 years

Daily Faceoff’s NHL Quarter Century Team: The top 25 players of the past 25 yearsA panel of nine voted on the defining players since 2000.

After losing violent battle to USA, will Canada still win the war?

After losing violent battle to USA, will Canada still win the war?Canada doesn’t look like the best team at the 4 Nations – but has a history of strong finishes after lukewarm starts in tournaments.

Politics fuelled international hockey’s greatest moments – and will again for Canada vs. USA Saturday

Politics fuelled international hockey’s greatest moments – and will again for Canada vs. USA SaturdayThe Summit Series and Miracle on Ice were special because of what was happening globally. Anthem booing enhances the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Led by the Tkachuks, USA is the 4 Nations’ Big Bully – and Canada should be worried

Led by the Tkachuks, USA is the 4 Nations’ Big Bully – and Canada should be worriedBlending skill, nastiness and the swagger of wrestling heels, the Americans are a problem.

Now what? How Canada survives without Shea Theodore, and where Travis Sanheim fits

Now what? How Canada survives without Shea Theodore, and where Travis Sanheim fitsSanheim slides in as a replacement left shot, but he brings a different game than Theodore’s.

‘The bar napkins took a beating.’ Building Canada’s lineup is the 4 Nations’ toughest and best job

‘The bar napkins took a beating.’ Building Canada’s lineup is the 4 Nations’ toughest and best jobThe key to Jon Cooper crafting a balanced lineup: collaborating with his players on what they wanted.

For NHL’s top pending UFAs, 4 Nations Face-Off pauses the drama

For NHL’s top pending UFAs, 4 Nations Face-Off pauses the dramaUnsigned beyond this season, these stars can use the hyper-focus of an international tourney as a mental reset.

How the 4 Nations Face-off can be a healing experience for J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson

How the 4 Nations Face-off can be a healing experience for J.T. Miller and Elias PetterssonFor Miller, the tournament is an escape after the big trade. For Pettersson, it’s a chance to jumpstart his game.

4 Nations Face-Off fantasy hockey rankings: All 92 players

4 Nations Face-Off fantasy hockey rankings: All 92 playersCombining every player from Canada, Finland, Sweden and USA onto one list for your fantasy draft.

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