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 16, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk (74) redirects a shot towards Los Angeles Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Power Ranking the Pacific at midseason: How can the Canucks return to relevance?

Jan 14, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander (21) celebrates with forward Teddy Blueger (53) after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

NHL Standings by Points Percentage: Canucks could be worse

Jan 6, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Debrusk (74) celebrates with teammates including forward J.T. Miller (9) after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

3 Canucks who must bring their A-Game to land a playoff spot in the West

Dec 23, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) skates against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

One Canucks player who must enjoy a red-hot second half of 2024-25

Dec 19, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (53) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 big-time stats that prove the Canucks are enjoying a better-than-advertised season

Dec 16, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Pius Suter (24) and forward Danton Heinen (20) and forward Kiefer Sherwood (44) and defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) and defenseman Carson Soucy (7) celebrate SHerwood’s goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Top 3 underrated Canucks players so far in 2024-25

Nov 23, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (17) shoots the puck during warmup prior to game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

One player the Canucks must seriously start handing more ice time once healthy

Nov 17, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Aatu Raty (54) and defenseman Erik Brannstrom (26) and defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) and forward Nils Hoglander (21) celebrate Brannstrom’s goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

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

Dec 3, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vancouver Canucks players react after their teams overtime loss against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Report Card: Grading the Vancouver Canucks through the first two months of 2024-25

Nov 27, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal with the Canucks bench against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One Vancouver Canucks player is heating up

Nov 26, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) is congratulated by center Elias Pettersson (40) after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

5 Vancouver Canucks players who have surprised us at the quarter-way mark

Nov 16, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) and forward Pius Suter (24) and forward J.T. Miller (9) celebrate a goal scored by Miller against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

3 storylines for the Vancouver Canucks a month and a half into the season

Nov 12, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) celebrates a victory against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Kevin Lankinen’s Hot Start: How the netminder is setting the tone for the Canucks

Nov 2, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) skates against San Jose Sharks defenseman Jan Rutta (84) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

One player the Vancouver Canucks should regret acquiring this past offseason

Apr 21, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) watches the rebound against the Nashville Predators in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Canucks would be foolish not to have a contingency plan in place for Thatcher Demko

May 20, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) handles the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in game seven of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Canucks player projected to be a strong candidate to win the Hart Trophy in 2024-25