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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 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

Why Jordan Kyrou might actually welcome a trade to the Blackhawks

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Mar 15, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) controls the puck as New York Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (18) defends during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Blackhawks must be first in line for Yegor Chinakhov after trade request

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Feb 14, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Chicago Blackhawks logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Stanislav Berezhnoy signing gives Blackhawks a sneaky reason to feel hopeful

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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

Blackhawks schedule reveal includes 3 early chances to put the league on notice

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Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Connor Bedard finally gets the respect Blackhawks fans knew was coming

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Dallas Stars v Chicago Blackhawks

The 82-game finale puts pressure on Blackhawks to show real progress

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Apr 15, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) controls the puck in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Blackhawks know a lot rides on Connor Bedard’s summer grind

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Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Anton Frondell is selected as the third overall pick to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sweden return won’t slow Anton Frondell hype train for Blackhawks fans

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Apr 15, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates his goal scored in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Blackhawks' new core is coming together faster than you think

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Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel (73) warms up before the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

This former rival might be the Blackhawks’ sneakiest trade fit yet this summer

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Nov 12, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) plays the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Blackhawks fans will cringe at their team's opening-night matchup in October

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Oct 31, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) and San Jose Sharks left winger Daniel Gushchin (75) battle for the puck during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Sharks are copying the Blackhawks’ worst idea from last season

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Chicago Blackhawks v Calgary Flames

Don’t be surprised if this Blackhawks addition becomes a total bust

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Jan 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nolan Allan (42) and center Teuvo Teravainen (86) look on during the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Blackhawks can’t afford to repeat the rebuild mistakes haunting Detroit and Buffalo

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Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Blackhawks fans can believe in 2025 Connor Bedard even after nonexistent offseason

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Apr 15, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates to the bench after scoring a goal in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Blackhawks fans won’t agree with this early points prediction — yet

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