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.

Mar 27, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Kozak (48) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres fans should be ecstatic about these 3 breakout prospects

Jan 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) defends the net without a stick against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Devon Levi’s AHL dominance can’t distract Sabres from bigger picture

Apr 8, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) takes to the ice before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Kevyn Adams must repeat his Jason Zucker magic to save the Sabres' future

Apr 17, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres' smartest trade in years must be repeated this offseason

Mar 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) looks to make a save as Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) looks for the rebound during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres trading this blueliner would be a colossal offseason mistake

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Sabres will never be a relevant hockey team again until this happens

Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) reacts with teammates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

This controversial change is the only way the Sabres can take the next step

Apr 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) makes a save during the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Sabres know this hole exists and still haven't fixed it

Apr 8, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) skates up ice with the puck during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

These 3 Sabres are making it impossible for the team to win now

Mar 27, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) waits for the face-off during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

2 Sabres players no longer worth defending

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…