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 Vancouver Canucks

Christian Fischer ends NHL career early and it sure sounds personal

Oct 1, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Nate Danielson (29) skates up ice with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Who are the top 10 prospects in the Red Wings system for 2025-26?

Dec 9, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) looks to make a pass as Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) defends during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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Apr 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) and Florida Panthers left wing Jonah Gadjovich (12) fight during the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

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Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

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Mar 30, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Mason Appleton (22) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

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Steve Yzerman talks to fans about the 1997-98 Stanley Cup run during a ceremony honoring that championship run Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena.

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Red Wings free agency wasn’t flashy and that’s exactly how Yzerman wanted it

Apr 16, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

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Apr 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) brings the puck up ice as New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) defends during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

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Oct 4, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (24) and Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) battle for the puck in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans cannot underestimate team's newest blueliner

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 sticking around and Red Wings fans are ecstatic

Feb 17, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jacob Trouba (8), center Barclay Goodrow (21) and center Ryan Strome (16) during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans would celebrate if Steve Yzerman acquired blueliner

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

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Dec 1, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) and Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) fight for position in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings celebrates his win against Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-Imagn Images

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Detroit Red Wings v Anaheim Ducks

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