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 New York Islanders

Will Brett Murray see more than two games with the Sabres in 2024-25?

Buffalo Sabres v Toronto Maple Leafs

Who are the Sabres top five leaders of all-time in single-season penalty minutes?

Dec 7, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) and Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) battle for the puck during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

What is high sticking in hockey?

Dec 7, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Isak Rosen (63) skates with the puck during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

How close is Isak Rosen to finding a spot in the Sabres lineup?

Buffalo Sabres v Toronto Maple Leafs

Power Ranking the Atlantic Division: Where do the Buffalo Sabres stand at midsummer?

Jun 21, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Ryan McLeod (71) passes the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game six of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan McLeod’s one elite attribute will transform the Sabres bottom-six

Jan 27, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates with center Dylan Cozens (24) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

What is a point in hockey as a team statistic?

Buffalo Sabres v Washington Capitals

Breaking down every 50-plus single-season goal scorer in Sabres history

Buffalo Sabres v Edmonton Oilers

What is a point in hockey as a personal statistic?

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

Who were the top penalty kings from the Buffalo Sabres in 2023-24?

NHL Trophies Displayed At MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Ahead Of The 2019 NHL Awards

What is the Presidents’ Trophy and how many have the Sabres won?

Buffalo Sabres v Toronto Maple Leafs

Why is there fighting in hockey?

Dec 10, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jason Zucker (16) skates with the puck against Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (rear) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Sabres gained more than they lost in the 2024 offseason despite one glaring need

2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic - Toronto Maple Leafs v Buffalo Sabres

What is cross-checking in hockey?

Apr 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) and right wing JJ Peterka (77) and right wing Alex Tuch (89) and defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) celebrates a goal scored by Tuch against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Sabres can catch the NHL off-guard with a trio of new dynamic duos

Apr 13, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) reacts after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

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