Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

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 30, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks center Joe Veleno (90) celebrates with teammates  after he scores against Utah Hockey Club during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

One burning question Blackhawks fans never dreamed they’d be asking in April

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Mar 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) go for the puck during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Ryan Donato needs to leave the Blackhawks without giving it a second thought

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Mar 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) warms up before a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Blackhawks captain’s bold statement may have again called out a former player

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Mar 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate their win against the Philadelphia Flyers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Blackhawks remaining schedule will be an outright roller coaster

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Mar 22, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blackhawks remain elite in one category despite seven-game losing streak

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Mar 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (25), center, celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings with  teammates during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

3 Blackhawks players who have entered their final month with the team

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Mar 15, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) handles the puck  during warm up prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The absolute worst-case scenario for Connor Bedard isn’t what you think

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Mar 15, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Connor Bedard regressed in nearly every major category in 2024-25

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Mar 13, 2025; San Jose, California, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates with the puck during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

3 outrageous predictions for the new Connor Bedard-Macklin Celebrini rivalry

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Feb 25, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) warms up before a game against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Blackhawks captain said what everyone was thinking and he needs to be applauded

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Mar 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;   Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) celebrates with center Teuvo Teravainen (86) and right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) after the overtime period  against the Utah Hockey Club at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Recent trades give the Blackhawks a well-rounded core in the season’s final stretch

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Dec 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates with the puck against St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) during the third period in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

One blockbuster move that would weaken one of the Blackhawks division rivals

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Have the Chicago Blackhawks already given up on the 2024-25 season?

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Jan 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) passes the puck under pressure from Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) and center Connor Bedard (98) at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Expansion rumors could reignite dormant rivalries for the Blackhawks

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Jan 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) skates with the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Blackhawks will be winners at the deadline even if they can’t trade Seth Jones

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Feb 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

Playing in the 4 Nations Face-Off would have made Connor Bedard a better player

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