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.

Apr 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) skates with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) defends during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

2 Red Wings players no longer worth defending as season winds down

Apr 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) shoots and scores the game winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during overtime at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Post-Mortem: The Red Wings have a second-half-of-the-season problem

Apr 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11), center Marco Kasper (92), defenseman Moritz Seider (53) and teammates celebrate after they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Let’s give the Red Wings credit for making this interesting

Apr 10, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Tomas Nosek (92) attempts to score as Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) defends his net during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Detroit Red Wings have officially given up on the season after loss to Florida

Mar 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) skates with the puck in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings defenseman had lackluster comments following loss against Habs

Apr 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat (93) prepares for a face off against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Red Wings are singing the same sad song at the wrong time

Mar 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) shoots against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

One Red Wings forward who can edge past Gordie Howe’s all-time goals record

Apr 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) and Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) battle for the puck during the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Something is seriously missing from the Red Wings and a few basic stats show it

Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) scoring attempt is stopped by Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Red Wings need to quit letting one player control their destiny

Apr 1, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

What Red Wings fans can still cheer for as NHL Playoffs become a pipe dream

Apr 1, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

One burning question Red Wings fans never thought they’d be asking in April

Feb 1, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (18) celebrates with defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) after scoring an empty net goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

Injury to a key forward helped crush the Red Wings season

Mar 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) celebrates with his teammates defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) center Michael Rasmussen (27) left wing Lucas Raymond (23) and defenseman Jeff Petry (46) after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

You may as well put the dreaded ‘E’ beside the Red Wings as nightmare slate arrives

Mar 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Marco Kasper (92) and Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) battle for the puck in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Young Red Wings forward is putting on a scoring clinic despite mounting losses

Mar 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates with Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) after scoring a power play goal against the Boston Bruins in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

One positive vibe stands out for the Red Wings amidst a disappointing season

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

Red Wings have become their own worst enemy amidst a monumental collapse