Colin Blouin

Colin Blouin

Joined: Oct 27, 2020

I'm an Arizona-born, Nashville-raised, and Cincinnati-living avid sports fan who loves to write and talk Nashville Predators hockey. When I'm not cheering on Smashville hockey, I'm a long suffering fan of the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and a proud alum and fan of the Louisville Cardinals and MTSU Blue Raiders. Of all my roles, I'm most proud to call myself the husband of my beautiful wife, and a pet dad to a chug and pug (the Preds pugs) and a sweet-as-can be cat. Feel free to connect with me on social media, and let’s keep the conversation going talking that hockey!

May 1, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) covers the puck after a save during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators: Final Regular Season Grades

May 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) celebrates with teammates after a shutout win in what could be his final home game as a starter against the Carolina Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Storybook Win for Pekka Rinne in Nashville Predators Season Finale

May 5, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins (90) makes a save as Nashville Predators center Yakov Trenin (13) crashes into net during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators: Calamity In Loss To Blue Jackets

Apr 27, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) is congratulated by teammates after a goal during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The NHL, Turner Sports, ESPN, and the Nashville Predators

Apr 23, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators Complete Gentleman’s Sweep of Blackhawks

Nashville Predators players celebrate after a shootout win against the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators Quarterly Report Card: Much Improved

Apr 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) and Nashville Predators center Nick Cousins (21) have to be separated by linesman Bryan Pancich (94) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Puck Luck Not on Nashville Predators’ Side Against Lightning

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators: Win Over The Blackhawks Extends Streak

Mar 23, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) makes a save during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators Win Again to Stay Hotter Than Tim Peel’s Mic

Mar 6, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes (top, right) talks with his team from the bench during the first period against the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators: The Midseason Coaching Move They’re Afraid to Make

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) and defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) celebrate after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators Mid-Season Team Report Card: Slightly Improved

Mar 9, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

What the NHL/ESPN Deal Means for Teams Like the Nashville Predators

Mar 9, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) checks Nashville Predators center Yakov Trenin (13) during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties Derail Nashville Predators Against Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 6, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Nick Cousins (21) and Florida Panthers defenseman Radko Gudas (7) exchange punches during a fight during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators Out-Played in All Phases by Florida Panthers

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Behind the Bench: Possible Futures for Nashville Predators

Feb 28, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) is congratulated by teammates after a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Stacheville is Born as Nashville Predators Beat Columbus Again