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 1, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kevin Labanc (62) and Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) go for the puck during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson makes the nineteenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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Dec 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) celebrates a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Dec 12, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Maroon (77) and center Craig Smith (15) fights for the puck against New York Islanders defensemen Noah Dobson (8) and Dennis Cholowski (25) during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Dec 9, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) skates with the puck against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Dec 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) talks to teammates during the first period against the Boston Bruins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Dec 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Dec 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall (71) controls the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pontus Holmberg (29) defends during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Jun 29, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks new head coach Luke Richardson (right) and Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson, (left) pose for photos at a press conference at the Chicago Blackhawks Store. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Nov 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) controls the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Nov 7, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Nov 14, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (62) skates against Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall (71) and forward Nick Foligno (17) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

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Nov 14, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato (8) is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

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Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) celebrates with center Connor Bedard (98), defenseman Seth Jones (4) and left wing Taylor Hall (71) after he scored the game winning goal against the Minnesota Wild during the overtime period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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Nov 7, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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