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Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 10, 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 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates after his goal as Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) watches during the second period in game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Florida Panthers close in on history as they win Stanley Cup No. 2

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Jun 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrate win with teammates against the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Panthers are one win from sparking the NHL’s next great dynasty debate

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Jun 12, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (13) passes the puck against Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) during the third period in game four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Florida Panthers enter Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals in an atrocious position

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Jun 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand (63) shoots the puck during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Brad Marchand was the unsung hero in Florida Panthers big Game 5 win

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Oct 30, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates against Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) during the third period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Florida Panthers a lock to win another Stanley Cup with Brad Marchand trade

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Florida Panthers v Montreal Canadiens

How much cap space will the Florida Panthers have in the 2024 NHL offseason?

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Tampa Bay Lightning v Florida Panthers

NHL Playoff Bracket if the season ended today for the Florida Panthers

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Jan 31, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) skates

Is Vladimir Tarasenko the missing piece to the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup hopes?

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Jan 26, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) at the

5 Florida Panthers players who must bring their A-Game down the stretch

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Dec 2, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Dominik Kubalik (81) controls the puck

3 trades that will supercharge the Florida Panthers quest for a Cup

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