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.

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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Chicago Blackhawks v Utah Hockey Club

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

Connor Bedard nails it with 4 Nations Face-Off quip

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Feb 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) plays the puck against the Nashville Predators during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

One Blackhawks player poised to for a breakout down the stretch run

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Feb 8, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during shootouts at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Why the Blackhawks must wait until the trade deadline to move players

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San Jose Sharks v Chicago Blackhawks

3 players the Blackhawks must consider ‘buying’ at the trade deadline

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Feb 8, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Zack Bolduc (76) skates against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Ethan Del Mastro (38) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

One move each of the Blackhawks rivals must make at the trade deadline

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Feb 8, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) reacts after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blackhawks will land the best odds to win the NHL draft lottery after trade deadline

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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 third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

3 Blackhawks players the media needs to criticize instead of Connor Bedard

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Feb 8, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (25) reacts after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Fans have reasons to believe in the Blackhawks heading into 4 Nations Face-Off

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

Dear Blackhawks Fans: The media did Connor Bedard a massive favor

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Oct 31, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) collides with Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Ranking the biggest threats to beat the Blackhawks for the top pick in the NHL Draft

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Feb 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (25) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

3 players the Blackhawks need to be all-in on as relentless rebuild continues

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