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.

Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

3 players entering their final month with the Red Wings

Feb 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) reacts during the first period of the game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Anaheim Ducks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Red Wings will fall out of contention unless these 3 players step up

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

The Red Wings only have one option for Vladimir Tarasenko

Mar 18, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Red Wings coach has even harsher words following embarrassing loss to Capitals

Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Red Wings recent losing streak crushed their playoff chances more than you think

Mar 10, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) gets in position for a faceoff in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Red Wings blueliner highlights the team’s biggest weakness in recent games

Mar 7, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) /pyp/ as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Red Wings can’t afford to be part of a legend’s history as playoff race intensifies

Mar 12, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates with goalie Petr Mrazek (43) after the Red Wings defeated the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Did Steve Yzerman do the unthinkable and outsmart the entire NHL?

Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

New life for the Red Wings or is another grand illusion brewing?

Dec 27, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan (center) stands on the bench in the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Red Wings coach rightfully throws team under the bus after loss to Hurricanes

Mar 12, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The referees try and break up a fight between Detroit Red Wings left wing J.T. Compher (37) and Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (12) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

The ref had enough of everyone after Red Wings' brawl with Sabres

Mar 12, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Tyler Motte (14) and Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) race for the puck in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Tage Thompson’s comments inadvertently offer sage advice for the Red Wings

Feb 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) handles the puck during the third period of the game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Anaheim Ducks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Senior writer has encouraging words for building the Red Wings around Moritz Seider

Mar 10, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) skates with the puck in the first period agsainst the Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

The Red Wings have lacked an identity throughout 2024-25 and it shows

Buffalo Sabres v Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings fans must be grateful the Sabres exist as losing continues

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

It’s time to have a serious conversation about Steve Yzerman’s job security