Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Jan 31, 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 20, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) celebrates his goal during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

One outlet pans the Buffalo Sabres offseason and fans would agree

Feb 22, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his second goal of the game with teammates during the third period against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres can spoil an in-state rival's road opener during a special season

Apr 8, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) looks to make a pass during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Bowen Byram’s new deal doesn’t take a Sabres trade off the table

Jan 25, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Sabres fans might barely recognize the version of Jeff Skinner we see now

Buffalo Sabres v Detroit Red Wings

These early Sabres lines could raise eyebrows (in a not-so-good way)

New Jersey Devils v Buffalo Sabres

Everyone blames the Sabres, but another NHL team’s rebuild is worse

Jan 9, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) celebrates with team after scoring a goal in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Sabres fans might get poetic justice with another Workhorse from Whitehorse

Columbus Blue Jackets v Buffalo Sabres

Sabres sat out the offseason while the Atlantic got better around them

Buffalo Sabres v Florida Panthers

Sabres problems getting tougher by the minute as rivals make moves

Feb 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Latest extension confirms the Sabres are spiraling out of control

Feb 17, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) waits for a faceoff during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-Imagn Images

Canucks are about to learn a hard Evander Kane lesson the Sabres already know

Buffalo Sabres v Chicago Blackhawks

Sabres may do the unthinkable with JJ Peterka at the draft

Apr 17, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres can make an offer New York can’t refuse at NHL Draft

Buffalo Sabres v Columbus Blue Jackets

Sabres might’ve just found their next star and fans can’t ignore the signs

Team USA v Team Czechia

Radim Mrtka checks a box that should thrill every Sabres fan

Buffalo Sabres v Ottawa Senators

Sabres might actually get better by trading Tuch, Peterka and Byram