Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 1, 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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Nov 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich (48) controls the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Nov 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Jan 1, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) and St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) in the third period of the 2022 Winter Classic ice hockey game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Oct 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) controls the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Nov 14, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) makes a pass as Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) defends during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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