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.

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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Feb 1, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks head coach Anders Sorensen looks on during in the third period against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

3 areas of growth the Blackhawks MUST prioritize as the trade deadline nears

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Jan 30, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) watches the puck during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Chicago Blackhawks shouldn’t bench Connor Bedard, but…

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Jan 18, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Will the Blackhawks even finish the 2024-25 season with a 20-goal scorer?

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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

3 Blackhawks players who MUST bring their A-Game in the second half of 2024-25

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Dec 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) skates with the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

State of the Division: Where do the Blackhawks fit in the standings?

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Dec 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) leaves the rink after the Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

How the Blackhawks January schedule could reshape the rest of their season

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Dec 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) defends against Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) and center Wyatt Johnston (53) during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Rising Stars: How one Blackhawks player is shaping up

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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

One Blackhawks player who MUST enjoy a red-hot second half of the 2024-25 season

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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

A short airing of grievances against Kyle Davidson and the Blackhawks

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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

3 big-time statistics the Blackhawks have dominated so far in 2024-25

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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

Top 3 most underrated Blackhawks players so far in 2024-25

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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

One player the Blackhawks must seriously start handing more ice time

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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

3 Blackhawks players who have underperformed through two months of 2024-25

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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

Report Card: Grading the Chicago Blackhawks first two months of 2024-25

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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

December breakout stars: One Blackhawks player is heating up

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