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.

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) looks on prior to a face off against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Brayden Schenn’s leadership kept Blues relevant (and Doug Armstrong loyal)

Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center Ryan Winterton (26) and St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Jordan Kyrou’s breakout season comes with one frustrating asterisk

Mar 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Zack Bolduc (76) (center) celebrates his goal with defenseman Cam Fowler (17),center Robert Thomas (18),center Oskar Sundqvist (70) and left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

3 Blues players who saved the season and lit up the league

Apr 7, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Pavel Buchnevich just gave Blues fans exactly what they’ve come to expect

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Nathan Walker (26) reacts after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Nathan Walker quietly became the Blues’ most respected grinder

Apr 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) defends the net against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blues can’t ignore what Joel Hofer just did in limited action

Mar 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; St. Louis Blues center Radek Faksa (12) warms up before a game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Radek Faksa made a sneaky case to be a Blues core piece

Apr 30, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues forward Zack Bolduc (76) waits for the face-off against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Zack Bolduc quietly gave the Blues exactly what they needed

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) shake hands after the Winnipeg Jets won in double overtime of game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Blues can leapfrog Wild and hunt down Central giants with one smart plan

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Radek Faksa (12) celebrates after his goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

3 offseason moves that could quietly shape the Blues’ next playoff run

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) reacts to the team’s double overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets in game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Jets didn’t beat the Blues because of Brayden Schenn’s penalty

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) scores a goal against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) in the second overtime of game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Blues officially put the Western Conference on notice after Game 7 loss

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) reacts after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Blues rewrote their entire future in just seven wild months

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn (5) and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) defend the net against St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Win or lose, the Blues put the Jets in the ultimate Catch-22

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) reacts to scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Blues unleashed what we knew they’d unleash in Game 6 win over Winnipeg

St Louis Blues v Winnipeg Jets - Game Five

The Jets are finally realizing what the Blues’ bottom six can do