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.

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

Sweden v Czechia: Bronze Medal Game - 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

Sabres could make a bold bet on Victor Eklund’s raw finishing talent

Apr 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) looks for the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Hockey writer links Sabres to bold Jason Robertson trade swing

Buffalo Sabres v Florida Panthers

3 Sabres dream free agent signings to win the Stanley Cup in 2026

Jan 21, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) and defenseman Bowen Byram (4) and forward JJ Peterka (77) and forward Tage Thompson (72) and forward Jiri Kulich (20) celebrate Kulich’s goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

This bold Peterka and Byram trade pitch could quietly rescue the Sabres

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

3 restricted free agents the Sabres must keep and 2 to trade

Toronto Maple Leafs v Buffalo Sabres

Sabres keep proving they don’t know how to win (and it’s getting worse)

Columbus Blue Jackets Announcement

Sabres front office overhaul might finally end years of dysfunction