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.

Jan 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) celebrates with center Dylan Holloway (81) and center Jordan Kyrou (25) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 St. Louis Blues players the 4 Nations Face-Off robbed of a potential All-Star berth

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Jan 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) celebrates with center Dylan Holloway (81) and center Jordan Kyrou (25) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Who will lead the St. Louis Blues in points by the end of 2024-25?

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Jan 14, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) eyes the puck prior to a face off against the Calgary Flames in the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues are the definition of mediocrity halfway through 2024-25

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Jan 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) reacts after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Do the St. Louis Blues have a chance? Here’s how they stack up vs. the Central

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St Louis Blues v Columbus Blue Jackets

3 St. Louis Blues players who must bring their A-Game in the second half of 2024-25

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Dec 5, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Zachary Bolduc (76) skates against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

One St. Louis Blues player who MUST enjoy a red-hot second half of 2024-25

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Dec 10, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (89) stick checks Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) during the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

One blockbuster trade that could bring the St. Louis Blues back to relevance

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Dec 20, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) moves the puck past Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

3 migraine-inducing stats that plagued the St. Louis Blues so far in 2024-25

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Nov 16, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Blues center Radek Faksa (12) is congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

3 most underrated St. Louis Blues players so far in 2024-25

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Dec 5, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Zachary Bolduc (76) celebrates with left wing Brandon Saad (20), center Brayden Schenn (10) and teammates after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

3 players underperforming on the St. Louis Blues through two months of 2024-25

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Dec 5, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) looks on against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One St. Louis Blues player is heating up

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Dec 3, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;  St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas (18) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Report Card: Grading the St. Louis Blues through the first two months of 2024-25

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Nov 23, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) attempts a shot on goal in the third period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

5 St. Louis Blues players who surprised us at the quarter-season mark

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May 6, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery watches from the bench against the Florida Panthers during the third period in game one of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

New St. Louis Blues coach shares inspiring words following his move to Gateway City

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Feb 18, 2020; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong talks with the media about the acquisition of defenseman Marco Scandella from the Montreal Canadians prior to a game against the New Jersey Devils at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues general manager’s latest magic trick is his most genius move yet

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Nov 21, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) defends the net against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Jordan Binnington continues to present a curious case for the St. Louis Blues

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