Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 1, 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; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll (60) and defenseman Chris Tanev (8) defend their goal against New Jersey Devils forward Nathan Bastian (14) in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

NHL Standings by save percentage: Why is this ultra important to the Maple Leafs?

Dec 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) celebrates with forwards Mitch Marner (16) and William Nylander (88) and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (95) after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Breaking down 3 important statistics that have defined the Maple Leafs at midseason

Dec 20, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

3 underrated Maple Leafs players throughout the first half of 2024-25

Dec 4, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Conor Timmins (25) tracks the play against the Nashville Predators in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

One Maple Leafs player whose ice time must go to the wayside

Dec 4, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) speaks with forward William Nylander (88) as forward Matthew Knies (23) looks on in the first period against the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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

Dec 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Report Card: Grading the Toronto Maple Leafs through the first two months of 2024-25

Dec 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) scores an empty net goal against the Chicago Blackhawks on this shot during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

December breakout star: One Maple Leafs player is heating up

Toronto Maple Leafs v Tampa Bay Lightning

How to watch the Maple Leafs in Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins v Toronto Maple Leafs

How much cap space do the Maple Leafs have in the 2024 NHL offseason?

Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs

One pending unrestricted free agent the Maple Leafs can steal from their Atlantic Division rivals

Toronto Maple Leafs v Washington Capitals

3 reasons Auston Matthews is the clear-cut frontrunner for the Hart Trophy

Toronto Maple Leafs v Montreal Canadiens

NHL Playoff Bracket if the season ended today for the Maple Leafs

Carolina Hurricanes v Toronto Maple Leafs

3 reasons why the Maple Leafs will maintain a top-three spot for the NHL playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs v Boston Bruins

How did the NHL trade deadline help the Maple Leafs?

Mar 3, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Brandon Duhaime (21) during a

2 players the Maple Leafs can still trade for and one prospect they must sell at the trade deadline

Chicago Black Hawks v Toronto Maple Leafs

Longest win streak in Maple Leafs history