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Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 7, 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.

Oct 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers players left wing Chris Kreider (left) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) defensemen Jacob Trouba (8) and Braden Schneider (4) watch a video tribute to the late Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (not pictured) before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

NY Rangers forwards will hand the Utah Hockey Club its first loss tonight

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New York Rangers v Florida Panthers - Game Six

Artemi Panarin will pick up where he left off last season against Penguins

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New Jersey Devils v New York Rangers

One NY Rangers rival freefalls in Metro Division Power Ranking

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Sep 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Adam Edstrom (84) skates against the New York Islanders during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

NY Rangers hopeful scored one memorable empty-net goal in win over Boston

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Sep 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones (6) skates during the third period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

NY Rangers defenseman making his case for a spot with the big club

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May 26, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers center Alex Wennberg (91) celebrates with center Jack Roslovic (96) and right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Florida Panthers in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Top 3 surprises in Week 1 of NY Rangers camp

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May 26, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21) talks to defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) and left wing Will Cuylle (50) during the first period in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

NY Rangers general manager sets the record straight about Jacob Trouba

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Boston University v Merrimack

Two must-watch blueliners and one goaltender at NY Rangers rookie camp

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Flint Firebirds v Windsor Spitfires

3 forwards you must keep an eye on at NY Rangers rookie camp

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May 11, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

NY Rangers must refrain from mock trade proposal at all costs

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Jun 1, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) collides with Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) and right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (10) during the first period in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Will the NY Rangers finally get the best of Florida in 2024-25?

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May 11, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Why one young NY Rangers player can shock the NHL universe in 2024-25

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New York Rangers v Florida Panthers - Game Six

Major outlet lists NY Rangers cornerstone as a potential cap casualty

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May 28, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) shoots the puck against the Florida Panthers during the third period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Respected outlet hands NY Rangers defenseman an awful ranking

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Mar 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones (6) passes the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. New York won 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

3 NY Rangers prospects to keep an eye on in training camp

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Sep 26, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Brennan Othmann (78) looks out during warmups before a game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

3 NY Rangers players who could be traded in 2024-25

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