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.

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

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

Where do the Canucks rank in playoff series wins since 2009?