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 Florida Panthers

Marco Kasper’s rookie year was impressive but 2025–26 could be explosive

Pittsburgh Penguins v Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings still have time to make one blockbuster move that could save the summer

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

Red Wings didn’t win the offseason, but at least they’re not the Bruins

Detroit Red Wings v Chicago Blackhawks

William Wallinder will skyrocket up the Red Wings defensemen prospect rankings

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) waits for the face-off during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans can relax knowing Sabres wasted the entire offseason

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Radim Mrtka is selected as the ninth overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NHL Draft exposed the Red Wings’ flaws but humiliated Buffalo

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

Red Wings may have a Steve Yzerman problem and it's a major red flag

Ottawa Senators v Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings forward prospect surging toward No. 1 and will see ice time in 2025

Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans can laugh off Vladimir Tarasenko’s strange exit comment

Oct 1, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) defends the net against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Red Wings goalie prospect is climbing fast and will force tough decisions

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

Red Wings may still swing big for a blue line boost ahead of next season

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

Red Wings may not like where they stand in Atlantic amidst wild free agency

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

Red Wings can't ignore what one division rival is building (it's not the Panthers)

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

Mason Appleton’s arrival signals a tougher, grittier direction for the Red Wings