Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 8, 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.

Detroit Red Wings v San Jose Sharks

Upcoming “home stretch” will break the Red Wings season but it won’t make it

Nov 18, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) skates during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

Red Wings have officially become a laughably bad hockey team following loss to Sharks

Nov 13, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) dives for the puck in front of Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf (64) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Jakub Vrana has played the unlikely hero role well in D.C. this season

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) controls the puck from Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault (24) in the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Top 3 storylines for the Red Wings a month and a half into the season

Nov 13, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) and defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Are the Detroit Red Wings living up to preseason expectations now?

Oct 30, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) passes the puck as Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (54) defends during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Lucas Raymond’s Hot Start: How one player is setting the tone for the Red Wings

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) go after a loose puck during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

One player the Red Wings already regret signing this past summer

Nov 8, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat (93) congratulates forward Dylan Larkin (71) on his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Red Wings need to answer a month-long burning question immediately

Oct 27, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) handles the puck during the first period of the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

One blueliner has been the Red Wings MVP through the first month of the season

Nov 6, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) and Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) go for the puck during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

NHL Standings measured by shooting percentage: Red Wings land in a shocking spot

Nov 2, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates a goal in the second period of the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

No-excuse hockey should be on the agenda for the Red Wings against Chicago

Nov 2, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The Detroit Red Wings celebrate a goal in the second period of the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Expectations should skyrocket for the Red Wings in November

Oct 27, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) fights for control of the puck against Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) during the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

3 Red Wings players who seriously need to step up in November

Nov 2, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates a goal in the second period of the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Red Wings captain could be priming to wreak havoc on the NHL

Oct 30, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates center Dylan Larkin (not pictured) goal during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Golden opportunity awaits the Red Wings in grudge match vs. the Sabres

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) waits for the linesman to drop the puck for a face-off against Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Are the Detroit Red Wings in danger of becoming the 2024-25 version of the Sabres?