The hockey world lost a pioneer in the way the game is covered with the passing of CapGeek founder Matthew Wuest on Thursday night.
Matthew was a big help with TSN's NHL coverage over the years and followed hockey with knowledge and passion. Here's a look at some great tributes to Matt from those who cover the game.
Matt was a very kind and generous young man, always willing to share info with anyone. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 20, 2015
Thoughts & prayers to family & friends of Matthew Wuest. Made a significant contribution to hockey with @capgeek Made Salary Cap friendly
— Craig Button (@CraigJButton) March 20, 2015
RIP @capgeek. Matt was always such a wonderful, humble person to deal with. Such a tragedy http://t.co/OwA6aBgbTh
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) March 20, 2015
sad to hear Matthew Wuest, creator of @capgeek has died of cancer. RIP, Matt. You changed the way a lot of us looked and wrote about hockey
— gary lawless (@garylawless) March 20, 2015
Our condolences are with Matthew Wuest's family after his passing. Wuest was a pioneer and had a tremendous impact on hockey reporting.
— PHWA (@ThePHWA) March 20, 2015
Terrible news about Matthew Wuest. Not many can say they did as much for hockey fans over the last few years.
— Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) March 20, 2015
Matthew Wuest, man who brought us invaluable @capgeek, was THE source for all of us scribes. Tragic passing. Great loss
— Jim Matheson (@NHLbyMatty) March 20, 2015
R.I.P. Matthew Wuest, the genius behind @capgeek. Matt was a hockey pioneer whose energy & tremendous work will be missed
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) March 20, 2015
RIP Mathew Wuest, founder of Cap Geek. Literally changed the game, created something revolutionary. Few can say that. http://t.co/1enqPglHaI
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) March 20, 2015
Re LRT: Matthew Wuest changed the way the entire hockey world discussed the game's finances. Huge impact. He will be missed.
— Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) March 20, 2015
It is impossible to quantify the profound effect Matthew Wuest had on the hockey industry. But it was enormous. Rest in peace.
— Ken Campbell (@THNKenCampbell) March 20, 2015
I hope Matthew Wuest died knowing the impact he had on the game he clearly loved.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) March 20, 2015
Best thing Gary Bettman could do right now would be to reverse course and make salary information public in tribute to Matthew Wuest.
— Amalie Benjamin (@AmalieBenjamin) March 20, 2015
Thoughts & prayers to family & friends of Matthew Wuest. Rest in peace
— Jonathan Drouin (@jodrouin27) March 20, 2015
I am so, so sorry to hear Matthew Wuest of @capgeek has passed away. Seriously, was one of the best around. Smart, respectful. He is missed.
— Sarah Baicker (@sbaickerTCN) March 20, 2015
In memory of Matthew Wuest the NHLPA should open a capgeek-like website in his name. A gesture for players, fans and media
— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) March 20, 2015
RIP Matthew Wuest. My condolences to his family. @capgeek
— Terry Koshan (@koshtorontosun) March 20, 2015
So sorry to hear about Matthew Wuest. The work he put into @capgeek was extraordinary.
— Scott Cullen (@tsnscottcullen) March 20, 2015
Jesus. What awful news. You were the best, @capgeek. And you will be missed.
— Travis Yost (@travisyost) March 20, 2015
My brother was a very private man. More than any tweet etc., he would have wanted you to #donate. #capgeek http://t.co/451U3CEG51
— Ben Wuest (@wuestinc) March 20, 2015
