Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 2, 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.

Jun 12, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) celebrates scoring with center Leon Draisaitl (29) and defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) during the second period against the Florida Panthers in game four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Oilers fans can celebrate the return of star defenseman

Jun 4, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) reacts after Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (not pictured) scores a goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period in game one of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

Oilers make their first groundbreaking move in Kane trade

Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck defended by Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) during the first period in game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The burning question surrounding Connor McDavid remains unanswered

Jun 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates during the warmup period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Connor McDavid is facing the one battle he still hasn’t won

Jun 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Edmonton Oilers made the absolute worst blunder in Game 5

Jun 12, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) celebrates the win with goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) after overtime against the Florida Panthers in game four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Oilers can’t afford to let old demons get in their way for Game 5

Jan 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) fights with Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry (90) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Trent Frederic adds a much-needed missing ingredient to the Edmonton Oilers

Nov 29, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) moves the puck down the ice against the Utah Hockey Club during the third period at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One Edmonton Oilers player is heating up

Dec 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) checks Edmonton Oilers center Jeff Skinner (53) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

5 Oilers players who have been surprises at the quarter-season mark

Nov 21, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Corey Perry (90) during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Power ranking the Edmonton Oilers division rivals as November fades

Oct 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak (27) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

How much did the Oilers tank in the latest Pacific Division Power Ranking?

Calgary Flames v Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers might just be reminding fans of the most important lesson in sports

Oct 9, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) looks top make a pass in front of Winnipeg Jets forward Alex Iafallo (9) during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

One reason to panic if the Edmonton Oilers mess up their homestand

Edmonton Oilers v Seattle Kraken

One Oilers rival freefalls, one skyrockets up in the Pacific Division Power Ranking

Sep 23, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Jeff Skinner (53) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

New Edmonton Oilers winger sounds more than confident for the 2024-25 season

Jun 21, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates during the warmup period against the Florida Panthers in game six of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Edmonton Oilers star player snags a spot on SI’s power list