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.

Oct 1, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) is congratulated by left wing Jake Neighbours (63) and left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) after scoring against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Predicting the NHL Standings and where the St. Louis Blues might fall

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2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Round One

St. Louis Blues fan favorite may get some redemption in preseason finale

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Columbus Blue Jackets v St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues rival freefalls, another skyrockets in Central Division Rankings

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Columbus Blue Jackets v St. Louis Blues

One ultimate unanswered question facing the St. Louis Blues in 2024-25

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Columbus Blue Jackets v St. Louis Blues

Is it already time for the St. Louis Blues to push the panic button?

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St Louis Blues v Anaheim Ducks

One scorer who must step up big time for the St. Louis Blues in 2024-25

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Sep 23, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Samuel Blais (64) skates with the puck as he is defended by Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) during the second period at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hurst-Imagn Images

Former St. Louis Blues forward can’t stick with new team

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Sep 22, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, USA; St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) battles Utah Hockey Club forward Cole Beaudoin (24) and Utah Hockey Club defenseman Veeti Vaisanen (51) for a lose puck at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

It’s time for the St. Louis Blues to seriously consider Dylan Holloway for the big club

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Apr 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) reacts to giving up a goal to Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21)during the overtime shootout at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues goaltender struggles through ultra-rough first two periods vs. Hawks

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Sep 28, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski (55) defends against St. Louis Blues forward Zachary Bolduc (76) in the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Dear St. Louis Blues fans: It’s time to have a serious conversation about Zack Bolduc

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Sep 22, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, USA; Utah Hockey Club forward Jack McBain (22) gets tripped by St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (6) at Wells Fargo Arena. Utah beat St. Louis 5 to 3. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

One sleeper, one breakout player, and one stumbler for the St. Louis Blues in 2024-25

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Sep 22, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, USA; St. Louis Blues center Tanner Dickinson (78) shoots against Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues and the Utah Hockey Club give us an interesting uniformed matchup

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Apr 10, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) controls the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues must worry about rolling with top young talent, not winning in 2024

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Guelph Storm v Oshawa Generals

One St. Louis Blues defenseman prospect few are talking about deserves some praise

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Apr 14, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) defends the net from St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

One bold prediction for 2024-25 we would like to see from the St. Louis Blues

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St Louis Blues v Boston Bruins

How much playing time will Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer receive in 2024-25?

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