Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 6, 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 12, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) and center Parker Kelly (17) and defenseman Samuel Girard (49) and right wing Logan O'Connor (25) and defenseman Sam Malinski (70) huddle in the third period against the Utah Hockey Club at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Top 3 most underrated Colorado Avalanche players so far in 2024-25

Dec 3, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One Colorado Avalanche player is heating up

Dec 3, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Report Card: Grading the Colorado Avalanche through the first two months of 2024-25

May 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) greet each other following a double overtime period in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

When is the NHL Thanksgiving Showdown? Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars

Nov 5, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) attempts to score on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen (60) in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

NHL Standings ranked by save percentage: Avalanche are even worse than you think

Oct 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

3 Colorado Avalanche players who seriously need to step up their games in November

Oct 20, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) warms up on the ice before the game between the San Jose Sharks and the Colorado Avalanche at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

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Oct 16, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) following a goal allowed in the first period against the Boston Bruins at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Avalanche’s goaltender’s predictable backslide drives home one surefire point

Jan 18, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) in goal during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Is a potential Jeremy Swayman trade to the Colorado Avalanche no longer a pipe dream?

May 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) controls the puck ahead of Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) in the first period in game three of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Just how many points will Casey Mittelstadt realistically rack up?

May 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) controls the puck in an overtime period against the Dallas Stars in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

One player the Colorado Avalanche could shockingly trade in the 2024 offseason

eMay 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the second period against the Dallas Stars in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Where do the Colorado Avalanche rank in playoff series wins since 2009?

Nov 4, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) makes a save as Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) looks for a deflection during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

3 players who could solve the Colorado Avalanche’s goaltending woes in 2024-25

Jan 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) controls the puck ahead of Colorado Avalanche center Alex Newhook (18) in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

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