Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 8, 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.

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One dark horse coaching candidate the Flyers must consider

Apr 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39), center Sean Couturier (14), right wing Bobby Brink (10) and right wing Tyson Foerster (71) watch the final seconds of loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

This creative Flyers rebuild path isn’t getting enough attention

Mar 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (12) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) battle for the puck during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

2 Flyers players no longer worth defending

Apr 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers players salute the fans after loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Flyers nearly broke fans but these 3 signs gave them something to believe in

Apr 13, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) celebrates his goal scored in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Future too bright in Philadelphia for fans to care the Flyers missed the playoffs

Mar 20, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (8) controls the puck during the third period against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Did an incident with a player end up with John Tortorella’s release?

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Daniel Briere made interesting comments after firing John Tortorella

Dec 31, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella reacts to game play against the San Jose Sharks as right wing Matvei Michkov (39), left wing Joel Farabee (86) and center Sean Couturier (14) watch the play during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Timing of John Tortorella’s firing makes no sense

Feb 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton (21) warms up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Flyers deadline day trades have put the NHL on notice

Feb 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) reacts after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

3 Philadelphia Flyers who won’t return after the 2025 trade deadline

Feb 4, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) brings the puck up the ice during the third period against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

3 big-time stats that have haunted the Philadelphia Flyers all season

Nov 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (11) shoots the puck against the New York Rangers in the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One Philadelphia Flyers player is heating up in December

Nov 7, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (11) celebrates after a goal during the overtime shootout against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

One youngster has been the Flyers MVP through Month 1 of the season

Nov 5, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) skates out of the defensive zone with the puck past Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

3 Philadelphia Flyers players who must seriously step up their games in November

Oct 31, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) celebrates his goal with left wing Joel Farabee (86) and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

First nine days in November may tell the Philadelphia Flyers who they really are

Oct 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella on the bench against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Why this throwaway season will benefit the Philadelphia Flyers in the long run