Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

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.

Apr 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) chases the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Why the New Jersey Devils should be the best (almost) worst to first pick in the NHL

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New York Rangers v New Jersey Devils

Ranking the New Jersey Devils defensemen from worst to first for the 2024-25 season

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Mar 29, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA;  New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) carries the puck as Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (12) tries to defend during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the New Jersey Devils forwards from worst to first for the 2024-25 season

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2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Rounds 2-7

The absolute best, worst, and most intriguing picks of the New Jersey Devils draft class

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2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Portraits

New Jersey Devils picking Anton Silayev last night was an obvious slam dunk

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Edmonton Oilers v New Jersey Devils

One reason the New Jersey Devils must pursue Leon Draisaitl and one reason they shouldn’t

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2024 Frozen Four - Denver v Boston College

Predict the Pick: New Jersey Devils will enhance their system’s blue line with a fine defenseman in NHL Draft

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Finland v Great Britain - 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Czechia

Team by Team NHL Mock Draft: Most intriguing forward falls right to the New Jersey Devils

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Medicine Hat Tigers v Winnipeg Ice

One ideal prospect we would like to see fall to the New Jersey Devils in the NHL Draft

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2024 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series - Philadelphia Flyers v New Jersey Devils

One dream, one realistic, and one bargain player for the New Jersey Devils in NHL free agency

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Pittsburgh Penguins v New Jersey Devils

Why fans should be excited if the New Jersey Devils traded for Tristan Jarry

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Mar 7, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (28) scores a goal past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

One jaw-dropping trade the New Jersey Devils can make with the Blues in the 2024 offseason

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2024 Kubota CHL Top Prospects Game

New Jersey Devils 2024 NHL Draft Profile 1.0 features one of the best playmakers in the class

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Apr 11, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino (6) clears the puck away from Toronto Maple Leafs forwards William Nylander (88) and Matthew Knies (23) in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

One player the New Jersey Devils could unexpectedly trade in the 2024 offseason

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Apr 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Jersey Devils goalie Kaapo Kahkonen (31) defends the net against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

3 supposedly unreasonable offseason moves that actually make sense for the New Jersey Devils

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Apr 8, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) tries to poke the puck away from Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Players from the Atlantic Division the New Jersey Devils can steal in NHL free agency

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