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.

Dec 18, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

3 critical statistics show what have haunted the Red Wings in 2024-25

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

3 of the most underrated players on the Detroit Red Wings so far in 2024-25

Nov 15, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) in action against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Red Wings need to seriously start cutting one key veteran player’s ice time

Nov 9, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) and right wing Patrick Kane (88) get set during a face off against the New York Rangers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

3 Red Wings players who have underperformed through the first two months of 2024-25

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

Report Card: Grading the Detroit Red Wings two months into the 2024-25 season

Nov 29, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) handles the puck during the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One Red Wings player is heating up

Nov 18, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) and San Jose Sharks center Will Smith (2) fight for the puck during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

5 Red Wings players who surprised us at the quarter-season mark

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) keeps the puck from Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault (24) and left wing Kevin Fiala (22) in the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Two Red Wings players are getting hot at the right time as November fades

Detroit Red Wings v San Jose Sharks

Upcoming “home stretch” will break the Red Wings season but it won’t make it

Nov 18, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) skates during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

Red Wings have officially become a laughably bad hockey team following loss to Sharks

Nov 13, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) dives for the puck in front of Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf (64) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Jakub Vrana has played the unlikely hero role well in D.C. this season

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) controls the puck from Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault (24) in the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Top 3 storylines for the Red Wings a month and a half into the season

Nov 13, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) and defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Are the Detroit Red Wings living up to preseason expectations now?

Oct 30, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) passes the puck as Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (54) defends during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

Lucas Raymond’s Hot Start: How one player is setting the tone for the Red Wings

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) go after a loose puck during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

One player the Red Wings already regret signing this past summer

Nov 8, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat (93) congratulates forward Dylan Larkin (71) on his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Red Wings need to answer a month-long burning question immediately