Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 17, 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.

2025 NHL Draft - Portraits

Every Predators draft pick graded (plus one bold prediction for each)

2025 NHL Draft - Portraits

Nashville Predators may have pulled off the steal of the draft (again)

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Predators fans hated the Brady Martin pick on Friday night

Montreal Canadiens v Nashville Predators

NHL Draft experts believe the Predators crushed it on Friday

Czechia v Canada: Quarterfinals - 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

Predators finally land Vojtech Cihar in dream Day 2 NHL mock draft

2025 NHL Draft

Predators next pick after 26th selection is painfully obvious

Jan 27, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) clears the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Full details of Yaroslav Askarov trade are finalized after latest Predators pick

Tampa Bay Lightning v Nashville Predators

Predators land one more massive Round 1 steal with Ryker Lee

Kitchener Rangers v Saginaw Spirit

Predators strike gold with another draft day steal at No. 21 with Cameron Reid

Apr 10, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos warms up before a game against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Predators put Steven Stamkos on hot seat by drafting Brady Martin

Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game

Predators erase regret with instant fan-favorite draft steal in Brady Martin

Mar 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) moves the puck past Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the first period of their game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

3 Predators dream free agent signings to win the Stanley Cup in 2026

Apr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Justin Barron (20) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Predators had the talent to contend but forgot how to finish

Apr 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Fedor Svechkiv (40) celebrates his game=winning goal with his teammates during the over time period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Post-Mortem: Nashville Predators left fans with far more questions than answers

Dec 5, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) waits for a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

One Nashville Predators player who MUST enjoy a red-hot second half of 2024-25

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators incoming general manager Barry Trotz during round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

A belated airing of grievances against Barry Trotz and the Nashville Predators