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Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 8, 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.

Apr 17, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New York Islanders right wing Hudson Fasching (20) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Islanders puzzle isn't broken—just missing Misa or Schaefer to complete it

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U18 Five Nations Tournament

Islanders shouldn’t sleep on Anton Frondell at No. 1

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Brampton Steelheads v Saginaw Spirit

This power forward could be the Islanders’ No. 1 pick no one saw coming

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Dec 3, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a New York Islanders logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Islanders’ No. 1 pick might signal a painful rebuild—or instant relief

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Apr 17, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New York Islanders right wing Hudson Fasching (20) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

There’s no good fix for the Islanders (but two painful options await)

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Apr 17, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New York Islanders right wing Hudson Fasching (20) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Islanders finally facing hard truth fans have dreaded for years

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Mar 18, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

2 Islanders players no longer worth defending

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Oct 14, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) controls the puck in the third period against the New York Islanders at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Former first-round pick could fuel NY Islanders haul at the trade deadline

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Feb 1, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Jake Guentzel (59) face-off in the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

3 NY Islanders players who won’t return following the trade deadline

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Jan 11, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrates with left wing Anders Lee (27), defenseman Scott Mayfield (24), and center Mathew Barzal (13) after a goal against the Utah Hockey Club during third period at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

NHL Standings ranked by PK percentage highlight the NY Islanders struggles

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Jan 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) shoots the puck during overtime against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

3 NY Islanders players who MUST bring their A-Game for the second half of 2024-25

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Dec 17, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) goes past the fans for the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

One NY Islanders player who must get red-hot in the second half of 2024-25

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Dec 12, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (10) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with center Bo Horvat (14) and defenseman Alexander Romanov (28) during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Top 3 underrated NY Islanders players so far in 2024-25

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Dec 3, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) waits for a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

One player whose ice time the NY Islanders must seriously keep limiting

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Nov 27, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrates his second goal of the game against the Boston Bruins during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

3 NY Islanders players who underperformed through the first two months of 2024-25

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Dec 3, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin (30) kneels on the ice during a break against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Report Card: Grading the NY Islanders through the first two months of 2024-25

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