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.

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

Aug 3, 2024; Plymouth, MI, USA; Canada's goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen (31) reacts to a shot against USA during the second period of the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Doug Armstrong may turn Blues into a goaltender factory starting with Ravensbergen

Apr 7, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) looks on during a break in play against the Winnipeg Jets in the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Brayden Schenn trade rumors resurface and Blues fans won’t love the timing

May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues players react on their 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

The Blues are close, but they’re still not built for crunch time

Dec 14, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) shoots against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

2 players the Blues wish they had back

Jan 11, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Ryan Suter (22) controls the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Ryan Suter belongs on the Blues' emergency contact list

Mar 23, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Alexandre Texier (9) controls the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blues may have already seen the best of Alexandre Texier

Mar 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) prepares to shoot the puck in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Alexey Toropchenko’s bruising season proves his value to Blues playoff push

Mar 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) moves the puck against Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Sun-Imagn Images

Oskar Sundqvist’s days with the Blues might be numbered

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