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.

Feb 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

One obvious reason Sabres would be foolish to stay idle at the trade deadline

Feb 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) takes a shot on goal during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

3 trade destinations for Sabres center Dylan Cozens

Feb 2, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

3 stats the Sabres must improve if they plan on mounting a comeback

Jan 31, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) keeps the puck away from Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak (82) in the first period at the KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Sabres blueliner sneaks onto Team Finland’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off

Jan 21, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) handles the puck against the Buffalo Sabres in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

3 players who would cook if the Sabres landed Elias Pettersson

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

3 Sabres who were robbed of the 2025 All Star Game because of the 4 Nations Face-Off

Sep 26, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres center Noah Ostlund (36) celebrates his goal scored in overtime against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

3 Sabres prospects who will be gone after the trade deadline

Finland v Canada: Group A - 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

The Sabres officially need a franchise savior and the 2025 NHL Draft has one

Jan 23, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) controls the puck against Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) and defenseman Kevin Bahl (7) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

3 players the Sabres could move elsewhere in blockbuster trades before the deadline

Jan 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Sabres defenseman enjoys an ultra-rare two-point game in loss to Flames

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

How many 20-plus goal scorers will the Sabres finish 2024-25 with?

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

Two Sabres to keep in Buffalo, one to keep in Rochester for the remainder of 2024-25

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

Sabres rookie achieves an outstanding honor after comeback win against Canucks

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