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.

Nov 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

3 biggest storylines for the NY Rangers a month and a half into the season

Nov 3, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

NY Rangers goaltender has been the Team MVP in Month 1 of the season

Oct 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) skates during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

3 NY Rangers players who seriously need to step up their game in November

Oct 29, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Biggest surprises for the NY Rangers so far this season

Oct 22, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) battles with Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (77) in the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

3 players who will challenge Artemi Panarin for the Hart Trophy throughout 2024-25

Oct 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

3 goaltenders ahead of Igor Shesterkin in our early-season Vezina Trophy Ranking

Oct 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrates with left wing Chris Kreider (20) after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The NY Rangers sent the NHL a startling message through five games

Oct 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) skates with the puck in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Have the NY Rangers kept pace with one major rival in latest rankings?

Oct 12, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) skates with the puck against Utah Hockey Club center Alex Kerfoot (15) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Jacob Trouba will continue his dominant streak at Red Wings

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

New York Rangers v Florida Panthers - Game Six

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

New Jersey Devils v New York Rangers

One NY Rangers rival freefalls in Metro Division Power Ranking

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

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

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

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