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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Oct 15, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov (39) follows the play against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

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Oct 1, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) takes in shot in front of Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) during the second period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft - First Round

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Mar 1, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia Flyers draft pick Oliver Bonk puts on his sweater after being selected with the twenty second pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

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