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 1, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) skates against Detroit Red Wings right wing Jonatan Berggren (48) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues only need to worry about tying one franchise record

Mar 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Members of the St. Louis Blues celebrate defeating the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues fans may now ask a previously forbidden question as playoffs approach

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

Young St. Louis Blues forward is peaking as the NHL Playoffs approach

Mar 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Adversity is what the St. Louis Blues need at the season’s most crucial point

Mar 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) reacts after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues are nowhere near the talented team you think they are

Mar 23, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Mathieu Joseph (71) and Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) b battle for the puck during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues have officially set a new standard for rebuilding hockey teams

Mar 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) skates behind the net against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues newcomer’s season gets even more legendary by the week

Mar 22, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) and defenseman Philip Broberg (6) celebrate after the Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

One driving force recently fueled the St. Louis Blues renaissance

Mar 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Ryan Suter (22) handles the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 players entering their final month with the St. Louis Blues

Mar 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the second period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

One haunting slip-up the St. Louis Blues must avoid amidst momentum-boosting season

Feb 23, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) shoots and scores against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Familiar enemy peaking alongside the St. Louis Blues as stakes grow insurmountable

Mar 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) skates behind the net against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

One St. Louis Blues player has been red-hot through team’s recent surge

Mar 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) takes a shot against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images

One St. Louis Blues forward nobody has noticed surging under the radar

Feb 8, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) head coach Jim Montgomery center Dylan Holloway (81) and center Robert Thomas (18) react after center Radek Faksa (not pictured) scored the game winning goal in the 10th round of shootouts against the Chicago Blackhawks at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues coach had an unbelievable statement about the team’s power play

Mar 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Respected voice gives St. Louis Blues fans hope that a playoff push is on the horizon

Mar 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) celebrates his goal with the Blues bench against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

St. Louis Blues need to start accepting gifts that are given to them