Chad Minton

Chad Minton

Joined: Jun 15, 2017

Site Expert for Predlines covering Nashville Predators since 2020. Host of Catfish On Ice Podcast. Graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a Mass Communications degree. Previously a Titans featured columnist for Bleacher Report.

Mar 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (76) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Players who can make the biggest moves up lineup at Nashville Predators Training Camp

Nov 17, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg (9) and forward Steven Stamkos (91) celebrate Stamkos’ second goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Where the bar should be realistically set for the Nashville Predators in 2025-26

Mar 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (77) celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

Scoping out a deal for Luke Evangelista and Nashville Predators that's fair for both sides

Apr 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the New York Islanders during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Central Division Offseason Hierarchy: Can the Nashville Predators start the long climb up?

Dec 27, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators have a major dilemma to solve at center position for 2025-26

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) skates away from the net after a shot on goal in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images

Looking at win probabilities for the Nashville Predators in their first 10 Games

Montreal Canadiens v Nashville Predators

Mostly quiet and reserved 2025 Offseason for Nashville Predators is a good thing

Apr 26, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix (48) warms up before a game game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Resetting the Nashville Predators defense after Nick Perbix free agency pickup

Mar 9, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Samuel Helenius (79) fights Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators trade for Nicolas Hague further complicates what the master plan is

Nov 23, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen Dante Fabbro (15) makes a pass against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Kiss your dreams goodbye on a Nashville Predators reunion with Dante Fabbro

2025 NHL Draft

Nashville Predators finally address goalie, draft the small but talented Jack Ivankovic

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

First Round draft grades for the Nashville Predators in 2025 NHL Draft

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Nashville Predators very interested in goalie prospect Joshua Ravensbergen in NHL Draft

Team Canada v Team Czechia

Clock is ticking: What the latest 2025 NHL Mock Drafts are saying about Nashville Predators

2023 NHL Awards - Red Carpet

Nashville Predators have the cash to sign one big free agent, but that doesn't mean they should

Nov 23, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal with defenseman Brady Skjei (76) against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The changes we need to see from Steven Stamkos with Nashville Predators in Year 2