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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.

Oct 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kale Clague (58) defends Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) as he skates the puck down ice in the third period of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Kings quietly add Joel Armia and it could seriously pay off

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May 1, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry (90) battles with Los Angeles Kings defensemen Drew Doughty (8) for a loose puck during the first period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Corey Perry’s next chapter with the Kings might be his most epic yet

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Apr 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) moves the puck against the against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Kings’ bold move on Alex Laferriere could trigger a monster payday

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2025 NHL Draft

This LA Kings fan just stole the entire NHL Draft spotlight

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Apr 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille (left), AEG president Dan Beckerman (center) and Kings general manager Rob Blake pose with a Kings jersey during press conference at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rob Blake and the LA Kings have parted ways

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Seattle Kraken v Los Angeles Kings

How much cap space do the LA Kings have in the 2024 NHL offseason?

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Los Angeles Kings v Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Playoff Bracket if the season ended today for the LA Kings

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Feb 18, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) and

When do the NHL Playoffs Start?

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Apr 19, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy gestures as he speaks

3 head coaching candidates worth pursuing for the LA Kings

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