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.

Jan 14, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno (90) gets set to face off in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings need to make Stadium Series uniforms their official third jerseys

Jan 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The Detroit Red Wings celebrate a goal in the third period of the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

NHL Standings ranked by goals scored: Are the Red Wings FINALLY going high-octane?

Jan 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in overtime against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Where do the Red Wings rank against their Atlantic Division rivals at midseason?

Dec 27, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) fight for position in the first period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

3 Red Wings players who must bring their A-Game in the second half of 2024-25

Dec 23, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates with the puck in the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

One Red Wings player who MUST enjoy a monster second half of 2024-25

Oct 14, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl (3) defends against New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

One player who might just bring the Red Wings back to relevance in 2024-25

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announces Marco Kasper (not pictured) as the number eight overall pick to the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

A short airing of grievances against Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings

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