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 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

Rochester goalie Devon Levi makes a big save on this shot against Laval.

3 Sabres prospects who owned the AHL in 2024-25

Dec 15, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) steers the puck to the side of the net against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Devon Levi continues to face the ultimate learning curve with the Sabres

Apr 17, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender James Reimer (47) looks to make a save during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Reimer’s resurgence under uncertainty sums up his 2024-25 campaign with the Sabres

Apr 6, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) takes to the ice for warmups before a game against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Luukkonen’s 2024-25 season was a step backward in the Sabres crease

Buffalo Sabres v Boston Bruins

Sabres might have just found their next fan favorite in Tyson Kozak