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.

Apr 8, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Post-Mortem: One rough stretch became the Sabres writing on the wall

Apr 6, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) reacts after scoring a goal during the second period against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

One player who will break the Sabres all-time goal record by 2035

Mar 25, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Ottawa Senators center Dylan Cozens (24) waits for a face-off between Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Kevyn Adams horrendous track record making trades crushed the Sabres

Mar 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

One player the Sabres should thank the hockey gods they never gave up on

Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) makes a save against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has proven he’s the player Sabres fans once thought he was

Mar 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

The Sabres are in a better position than you think, but…

Buffalo Sabres v Chicago Blackhawks

One historic NHL franchise may have fallen further than the Sabres

Ottawa Senators v Buffalo Sabres

Sabres general manager is too little, too late when addressing 13-game losing streak

Mar 23, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) takes a shot on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) in the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Sabres exerted sweet revenge in Sunday’s win against former goaltender

Mar 1, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) looks to make a pass during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

3 players entering their final month with the Sabres

Feb 25, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (20) waits for the face-off during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

It’s clear the Sabres saved their best first-round pick for last a few years back

Buffalo Sabres v Detroit Red Wings

This ref is forever etched into Sabres lore following brawl with Red Wings

Mar 1, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) gets knocked down by Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) as he goes after the puck during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Renowned podcaster offers more baseless comments on Sabres captain

Mar 1, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) gets knocked down by Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) as he goes after the puck during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres star player has harsh words for a report claiming he was unhappy in Buffalo

Feb 4, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Jeff Skinner (53) shoots as St. Louis Blues defenseman Ryan Suter (22) defends during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

4 NHL teams Sabres fans must follow for the rest of the season

Feb 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Another former Sabres first-round pick becomes a division rival at the trade deadline