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 17, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) celebrates his goal with his teammates at the bench against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres receive honor as one of FanSided’s Fandoms of the Year in 2024

Nov 23, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) reacts after he scored against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at SAP Center in San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

3 of the most underrated Buffalo Sabres players so far in 2024-25

2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft - First Round

Kevyn Adams has been an absolute embarrassment to the Buffalo Sabres since July 2023

Nov 22, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) vies for the puck against Anaheim Ducks left wing Ross Johnston (44) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Sun-Imagn Images

One Buffalo Sabres player who must get more ice time pronto

Nov 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) celebrates a victory with right wing Jack Quinn (22) after defeating the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

3 Sabres players who have underperformed through two months of 2024-25

Dec 3, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson (78) checks Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) as he makes a pass during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Report Card: Grading the Sabres season through two months in 2024-25

Nov 26, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Utah Hockey Club forward Nick Schmaltz (8) shoots during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres should rush to the phones and inquire about a playmaker in Utah

Nov 27, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) skates up ice with the puck during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One Sabres player is heating up

Buffalo Sabres v Chicago Blackhawks

Buffalo Sabres have been on a roll since October 19th and the numbers prove it

Nov 23, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender James Reimer (47) and center Ryan McLeod (71) and other players celebrate their team’s win over the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

5 Sabres players who surprised us at the quarter-season mark

Nov 23, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender James Reimer (47) and center Ryan McLeod (71) and other players celebrate their team’s win over the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres will face a moment of truth in their upcoming homestands

Buffalo Sabres v Anaheim Ducks

Jiri Kulich has been more effective than most Sabres fans will think in 2024-25

Nov 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich (31) defends the goal against Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

One metric the Sabres are red-hot in over the past month

Nov 2, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) handles the puck during the third period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Power ranking the Sabres Atlantic Division rivals near the quarter-way mark

Nov 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) controls the puck during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres complete a very strange three-peat in win over Kings

Nov 5, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) takes a shot on goal during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres star dealt his team a reality check that they deserve