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.

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Apr 6, 2010; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Chris Chelios (24) and center Rich Peverley (47) fight for the puck in the corner with New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) and left wing Zach Parise (9) in the first period at Philips Arena. The Devils defeated the Thrashers 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Mar 10, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) chases Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) who controls the puck in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

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Apr 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41) and Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) fight for position in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Apr 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) battle for the puck during the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

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Mar 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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