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, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) looks for the puck during the third period against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

No guarantees Peyton Krebs will work his way into a full-time role with the Sabres

Mar 30, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) go after a loose puck during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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Mar 3, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) tries to knock the puck off the stick of Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Nikolaj Ehlers remains a real trade target for the Sabres with the season approaching

Dec 5, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Isak Rosen (63) skates up ice with the puck during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Why should the Prospects Challenge still matter for Sabres fans, anyway?

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Sep 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (20) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (2) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Apr 13, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato looks on against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Is it truly ‘playoffs or bust’ for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024-25?

Apr 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) makes a glove save against the Dallas Stars during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

How many games will each Sabres goaltender start in 2024-25?

Mar 29, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (75) controls the puck as New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (42) defends during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Sabres could boast a bruising third pair with two seasoned veterans

Apr 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) skates with the puck in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 24, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres projected fourth line should strike fear into opponents in 2024-25

Jan 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) celebrates with defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Buffalo won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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