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.

Dec 17, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) skates back to the bench after his third goal as hats fly on the ice against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Top 3 most underrated Canadiens players so far in 2024-25

Dec 9, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) plays the puck against Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

One player whose ice time the Canadiens should seriously consider increasing

Dec 9, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens players gather together to celebrate a win against the Anaheim Ducks after a shootout at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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

Nov 27, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One Canadiens player is heating up

Pittsburgh Penguins v Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens fans should demand to see a younger team as season progresses

Philadelphia Flyers v Montreal Canadiens

Major sports outlet lists the Canadiens as a favorite to breakout in 2024-25

Apr 13, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau (30) relaxes during a break in action in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Preseason games should mean a lot to Canadiens goaltenders

Apr 9, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates with teammates including defenseman Mike Matheson (8) and Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki (14) and forward Cole Caufield (22) after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

The Canadiens ultimate checklist for a successful 2024-25 season

Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens

A healthy dose of competition at the blue line will work in the Canadiens favor

Apr 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) skates while chased by Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Canadiens fans have a right to dream big about up-and-coming young talent

How to watch the Canadiens in 2024-25 with & without cable

Nov 29, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Patrik Laine (29) skates against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

What the Patrik Laine trade means for the Canadiens present and future

Saginaw Spirit v Ottawa 67's

A way-too-early mock suggests Canadiens will roll with an enticing forward in 2025

Nov 9, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Los Angeles Kings forward Arthur Kaliyev (34) checks Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezetta (55) during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

One would-be trade we’re ecstatic the Canadiens never made this offseason (so far)

Apr 16, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (22) celebrates with forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

3 Canadiens players you must consider for your fantasy hockey lineup in 2024-25

Apr 16, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Atlantic Division Power Rankings: Where do the Canadiens stand roughly one month from training camp?