Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

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.

2025 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship  Manchester Regional - Championship

Red Wings should be thrilled if this projected top-five pick drops

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Toronto Maple Leafs v Detroit Red Wings

This Red Wings move would terrify Leafs fans — and it should

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Mar 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) celebrates his goal scored in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

J.T. Compher’s struggles contributed to the Red Wings’ playoff absence

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Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) stretches during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Vladimir Tarasenko became the Red Wings’ biggest disappointment of 2024-25

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Mar 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) celebrates a goal against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Marco Kasper’s first season in Detroit proves Red Wings got it right

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Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Quarter Century Team somehow left off Henrik Zetterberg

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Mar 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Hidden flaw keeping Moritz Seider from being the Red Wings’ top star

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Mar 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Patrick Kane defies age with power-play dominance for Red Wings

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Mar 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Dylan Larkin had solid numbers but left the Red Wings feeling empty

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Apr 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

DeBrincat’s gritty 39-goal season cements him as Red Wings core piece

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Apr 14, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) handles the puck during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Red Wings didn’t get more goals from Lucas Raymond (and that’s okay)

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Apr 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) and Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) battle for the puck during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Red Wings aren’t ruling out bringing Tarasenko back (seriously)

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2019 NHL Draft - Round One

Yzerman’s Red Wings rebuild isn’t fast, but neither was Tampa’s dynasty

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Detroit Red Wings v New Jersey Devils

Red Wings are being backed into a corner after Senators and Canadiens rise

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Jan 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan reacts from the bench against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Red Wings coach proves he’s human after making a hilarious admission

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2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Round One

Red Wings drama escalates with Steve Yzerman's latest comments

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