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.

Apr 11, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) looks on before a face-off against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Even if he joins Detroit, Toews deserves every Blackhawks fan’s respect

Apr 15, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate a goal scored by center Frank Nazar (91) in overtime against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Blackhawks are lost and fans are tired of waiting for a turnaround

Jan 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) handles the puck during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

2 players the Blackhawks wish they had back this season

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Blackhawks could get shocking draft help nobody saw coming

Apr 13, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) plays in his last game as a Blackhawk against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Jonathan Toews’ NHL return won’t include the Blackhawks — but one rival fits

Finland v Canada: Group A - 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

NHL mock drafts hint at Blackhawks’ game-changing third-overall pick

Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) and center Connor Bedard (98) and center Ryan Donato (8) talk on the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

6 young Blackhawks played real minutes and not all took advantage

Apr 15, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate a goal scored by center Frank Nazar (91) in overtime against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Disaster season will shape the Blackhawks into a youth movement this summer

Apr 10, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) gets set for a face-off during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

One extension, one trade, one target that will fast-track the Blackhawks rebuild

Oct 19, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato watches his team play during the second period against the Calgary Flames at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

One dark horse veteran coach the Blackhawks can’t afford to overlook

Apr 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) and Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) chase the puck during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

These 3 Blackhawks surprises made fans believe in the rebuild again

Apr 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Don’t be surprised when these 3 Blackhawks prospects become household names

Apr 15, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate a goal scored by center Frank Nazar (91) in overtime against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

3 things that actually went right for the Blackhawks this season

Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) at the face-off circle against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Post-Mortem: How the Blackhawks fell flat—again

Mar 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) and Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) battle for control of the puck during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Why Connor Bedard may shock fans and break Bobby Hull’s goal-scoring record

Apr 2, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) celebrates a second period goal against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

One team the Blackhawks can aspire to be when October 2025 rolls around