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.

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

Nov 16, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner (53) pursues the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Sabres general manager looks like a mastermind in hindsight of one major roster move

Oct 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) moves the puck against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (75) during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

One dark horse forward would make a great fit for the Sabres if on the trade block

Oct 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) chase the puck during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Could the Sabres acquire and reunite with a previously failed experiment?

Nov 30, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) is congratulated by right wing Kevin Hayes (12) and center Jordan Kyrou (25) after scoring against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blues winger should be a top trade candidate to salvage Sabres season

Nov 14, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the St. Louis Blues at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

3 storylines to follow for the Sabres a month and a half into the season

Nov 14, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) celebrates his overtime goal with teammates during the third period against the St. Louis Blues at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Are the Sabres finally starting to live up to preseason expectations?

Nov 9, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Calgary Flames at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

One young Sabres winger demands your attention and we all need to listen

Nov 1, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) takes the puck from New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres center is on pace for a near-record-breaking campaign so far in 2024-25

Nov 2, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) handles the puck during the first period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Owen Power’s Hot Start: How one player is setting the tone for the Sabres

Oct 26, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) checks Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) as he goes after the puck during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

It’s time for the Buffalo Sabres to cut ties with Mattias Samuelsson

Nov 7, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) celebrates his goal with the bench against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

One free agent the Sabres should already regret signing

Nov 11, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) shoots the puck with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) defending in the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres did what they do best in embarrassing loss vs. Habs

Nov 7, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates a goal by Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

One winger’s heroics are here to stay for the Sabres

Nov 9, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Calgary Flames left wing Ryan Lomberg (70) 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

One burning question for the Sabres after the first 15 games of the season

Nov 7, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) and New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) battle for the puck during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Sabres winger is the clear-cut Team MVP after the first full month of play