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 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

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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

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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

May 20, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) and forward J.T. Miller (9) and defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) and goalie Arturs Silvos (31) wave to the crowd after the Edmonton Oilers win in game seven of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

What division do the Canucks currently play in?

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Jonathan Lekkerimaki after being selected as the number fifteen overall pick to the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks general manager showing the NHL how to build a winning team

Mar 23, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Vasily Podkolzin (92) pursues San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro (38) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

One unprecedented player the Vancouver Canucks can acquire from the Sharks in the 2024 offseason

May 16, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) defends against Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland (8) during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

One player the Canucks could shockingly trade this offseason

May 20, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) and forward J.T. Miller (9) and defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) and goalie Arturs Silvos (31) wave to the crowd after the Edmonton Oilers win in game seven of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

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