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.

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

Yeah, the Blackhawks really are far worse than you think after loss to Ducks

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

3 ideal trade partners for the Blackhawks if they move Taylor Hall

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

Top 3 storylines for the Blackhawks one month into the season

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

The Blackhawks have been partying like it’s 2023-24 lately and it’s destroying them

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

Are the Chicago Blackhawks living up to preseason expectations through mid-November?

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

Arvid Soderblom’s hot start: How one player is setting the tone in the Blackhawks net

Minnesota Wild v Chicago Blackhawks

One player the Blackhawks already regret bringing in for 2024-25

Nov 7, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) and left wing Lukas Reichel (73) and center Connor Bedard (98) and center Ryan Donato (8) and defenseman Connor Murphy (5) celebrates a goal scored by Bertuzzi against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Why another lost season will work in the Blackhawks favor

Nov 7, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

One burning question the Blackhawks have yet to answer in 2024-25

Oct 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) controls the puck in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

An unexpected name has been the Blackhawks MVP through Month 1 of the season

Nov 6, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA;Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

NHL Standings ranked by points percentage: Blackhawks one of the league’s worst

Oct 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) looks on during the face-off in the second period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Oct 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) and left wing Taylor Hall (71) and center Philipp Kurashev (23) celebrate with right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) and center Ryan Donato (8) and center Jason Dickinson (16) after a goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

What exactly haunted the Chicago Blackhawks in October?

Oct 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) celebrates his goal with right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Chicago Blackhawks forward’s hot start is raising his trade value

Oct 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) and Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) chase the puck during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Winger’s recent comment should ignite the Blackhawks fanbase

Buffalo Sabres v Chicago Blackhawks

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