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.

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

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