Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 26, 2024

Todd Matthews ran Sabre Noise and Raising Zona under the pen name Sion Fawkes between 2022 and 2024 before he switched his full focus to the NHL. A lifelong hockey fan, Todd now covers the entire NHL at FanSided as the Lead Editor and he is always happy to write about the league’s current happenings and its history. When he’s not writing about hockey, Todd is often found working out either in the gym or running on trails. He is a fan of symphonic and power metal, and an avid listener of audiobooks, particularly in the fantasy genre, and he can be reached at todd.matthews@fansided.com.

Nov 20, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund (64) scores a short-handed goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars in prime position to snag the Stanley Cup following blockbuster trade

Jan 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) moves the puck against Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

3 players from the Central Division who will end the season in a new uniform

Jan 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyson Foerster (71) and New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) battle for the puck with goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30 during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

3 goalies who deserved consideration for NHL’s Stars of the Week of February 3rd

Jan 28, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Which skaters should have been the NHL’s Stars of the Week? February 3rd Edition

Jan 30, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with team his goal scored in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

3 burning questions to follow as the NHL heats up in February

Feb 1, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) talks to New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

3 irrelevant teams priming for an intense NHL playoff race as a contender plummets

Jan 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) takes a shot at Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) in a shootout at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

3 NHL Games of the Week of February 3rd, 2025 that scream high stakes

Sweden v Canada - Third Place Match - 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Czechia

Undergoing the impossible task of ranking the 4 Nations Face-Off jerseys

Jan 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (17) knocks the puck away from the net in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Don’t count these 5 bottom-feeder teams out of NHL Wild Card Race as February arrives

Jan 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

How each team can improve playoff chances in February 2025 NHL Power Rankings

Jan 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Hockey Club left wing Michael Carcone (53) celebrates scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with center Nick Bjugstad (17) during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Utah Hockey Club throws yet another curveball in its search for a permanent name

Jan 21, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) shoots against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Is Team Sweden the most enticing group at the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Jan 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) gets up off the ice after getting knocked down on a crosscheck in the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Is Team Finland a dark horse to win the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Jan 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Is Team Canada the team to beat in the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Jan 25, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) battles with Washington Capitals forward Taylor Raddysh (16) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

3 players from the Pacific Division who will end the season in a new uniform

Jan 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

What makes Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off lineup so enticing?