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.

Jan 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Would the Red Wings seriously entertain offers for a thriving goaltender?

Jan 2, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) tips a puck on goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Red Wings to find themselves back in the limelight as the 4 Nations Face-Off ends

Feb 8, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates with the puck in the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

What can the Red Wings accomplish after the 4 Nations Face-Off break?

Mar 19, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) shoots the puck during the first period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

3 players in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final we’d love to see the Red Wings acquire

Feb 8, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates with the puck chased by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Star forward is the Red Wings best trade chip but not for the reason you think

Feb 4, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Elmer Soderblom (85) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Why Elmer Soderblom’s most recent recall packs a punch for the Red Wings

Feb 4, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; The Detroit Red Wings celebrate defeating the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

A rumored uniform change is coming at the right time for the Red Wings

Dec 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) handles the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

An outrageous way the Red Wings can acquire superstar forward at the trade deadline

Feb 2, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Marco Kasper (92) and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Marcus Pettersson (29) watch the flying puck in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

One young Red Wings player is poised to breakout after the 4 Nations Face-Off

Mar 16, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) skates with the puck defended by Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

2 Sabres defensemen who could end up with the Red Wings at the trade deadline

Dec 3, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) controls the puck against Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) during the third period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

One move each of the Red Wings division rivals must make at the trade deadline

Mar 12, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) carries the puck up ice as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (46) defends during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres center would pick up the Red Wings slack in two distinct areas

Feb 8, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) gets set during a face off in the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

A pre-4 Nations Face-Off power ranking was too kind to the Detroit Red Wings

Feb 4, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Jonatan Berggren (48) celebrates with the bench after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

3 Red Wings players who won’t last past the 2025 trade deadline

Jan 14, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) watches the puck go in for a goal in the first period against the San Jose Sharks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

3 bad contracts the Red Wings can shed at the trade deadline

Feb 1, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) in action against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

Red Wings forward deserves to be the subject of trade rumors