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.

Buffalo Sabres v Toronto Maple Leafs

Which current Sabres player can be their next Rob Ray?

Feb 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Would the Sabres seriously consider bringing back Casey Mittelstadt?

Sweden v Canada - Third Place Match - 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Czechia

Two Sabres are about to become bitter rivals in the most entertaining way

Jan 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) makes a save on a shot attempt by Buffalo Sabres left wing Beck Malenstyn (29) during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Sabres are officially a bottom-three team and the buck stops with Kevyn Adams

Jan 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center John Hayden (15) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Former Sabres player celebrates a rare goal as the Blue and Gold lose again

Jan 9, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) celebrates with goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) and left wing Zach Benson (9) their win against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Hold or Sell? What the Sabres must do with 3 players at the trade deadline

Jan 17, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres don’t need to look far for inspiration amidst another throwaway season

Jan 11, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) looks for the puck during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres should have two measly goals in mind in rematch against Kraken

Jan 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Jeff Skinner (53) controls the puck during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

2 players a former Sabres forward must join forces with to resurrect his career

Jan 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrates his goal with center Casey Mittelstadt (37) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and defenseman Cale Makar (8) and left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

3 recently-traded players we’re glad are no longer part of the Sabres

Sep 26, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Calen Addison (6) moves the puck past Buffalo Sabres right wing Isak Rosen (63) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Top prospects in the Sabres system: Who could be called up next?

Jan 9, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) reaches for the puck in the third pepriod against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

3 bad contracts the Sabres need to shed at the trade deadline

Nov 29, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) skates with the puck during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Two players to move, one player to acquire that will send Sabres fans into a frenzy

Jan 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) tries to block a pass by Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Sabres have spent half a season blowing or trying to blow hockey games

Vegas Golden Knights v Buffalo Sabres

One of the Sabres most polarizing forwards snags spot on the quarter-century team

2019 NHL Draft - Round One

The most infamous man on the Sabres can redeem himself with two simple moves