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.

Jan 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers players celebrate after defeating the New Jersey Devils in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Are the NY Rangers THAT futile? Let’s rank them against the rest of the Metro

Jan 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with Will Borgen (17) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

3 NY Rangers players who MUST bring their A-Game to turn around their 2024-25 season

Dec 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) skates against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

One NY Rangers player who must get red-hot in the second half of 2024-25

Apr 6, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Rangers right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) controls the puck as St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad (20) defends during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

One blockbuster trade that could save the NY Rangers 2024-25 season

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Eric (EJ) Emery is selected by the New York Rangers with the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

A belated airing of grievances against Chris Drury and the NY Rangers

Nov 27, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers center Jonny Brodzinski (22) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Top 3 most underrated NY Rangers players so far in 2024-25

Dec 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) skates against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

One NY Rangers player must seriously start getting more ice time

Dec 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates his power play goal with defenseman Adam Fox (23), left wing Chris Kreider (20) and left wing Artemi Panarin (10) during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

3 NY Rangers players who have underperformed through the first two months of 2024-25

Dec 2, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Report Card: Grading the NY Rangers through the first two months of 2024-25

Nov 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) skates with the puck against Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (77) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One NY Rangers player is heating up

New York Rangers v New Jersey Devils

5 NY Rangers players who surprised us at the quarter-season mark

Nov 21, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Adam Fox’s Hot Start: How the blueliner is setting the tone for the NY Rangers

Nov 19, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko (24) skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Power Ranking NY Rangers Metro Division rivals through the quarter-mark of the season

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