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.

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

Doug Armstrong took big swings this offseason and Blues fans feel the risk

Oct 1, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux (24) smiles during warm-up before the preseason game against the Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Blues’ youth movement has a Mailloux-sized wildcard waiting to explode

St. Louis Blues v Toronto Maple Leafs

The night the Blues pulled off a miracle fans still talk about

St. Louis Blues Vs San Jose Sharks

Wayne Gretzky’s Blues stint was real (and there are photos to prove it)

2025 NHL Draft - Portraits

Blues’ recent rebrand might be the boldest (and best) jersey in team history

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

Joel Hofer just got disrespected on NHL’s 26-and-under fantasy goalie list

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save as Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) looks for a rebound in the first overtime 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 matchups the St. Louis Blues must circle in red for 2025-26

2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Rounds 2-7

Don’t be surprised if the Blues have one more move up their sleeve

Jan 13, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) battle for the puck during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Jordan Kyrou would waive his no-trade clause for Bruins and it adds up

Nov 23, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25)brings the puck up the ice against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Don’t be shocked if the Blues eye Buffalo for a Jordan Kyrou reset

Dec 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jordan Kyrou trade to Stars would be bold and that’s why Blues should do it

St Louis Blues v Calgary Flames

Blues traded a brewing core player and fans should be furious

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

These 5 NHL Draft sleepers could tempt Blues into a first-round reach

Dec 29, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) and defenseman Justin Faulk (72) defend the net against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

3 Blues dream trades that probably won't happen but would be game-changers

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

3 crucial Blues players are now skating on thinner ice

Apr 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) celebrates with center Radek Faksa (12) and left wing Nathan Walker (26) after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blues lack of free agents this summer hands them a massive power play