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.

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

Feb 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) awaits a face off against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Roman Josi pushing for heroic return to Nashville Predators after concerning health update

Apr 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) celebrates his goal with his teammates on the tying deflection from the shot of center Steven Stamkos (91) against the New York Islanders during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Examining how fast Nashville Predators can go from basement to penthouse in NHL

Mar 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Justin Barron (20), Nashville Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney (24) and Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) celebrate as their team takes a 5-2 lead at the end of the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

Predictions on where the 2026 Nashville Predators Free Agents end up

Apr 10, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista warms up before a game against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

What could be holding up Nashville Predators getting a new deal to Luke Evangelista

Apr 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Fedor Svechkiv (40) celebrates his game=winning goal with his teammates during the over time period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators Mock Draft Roundtable: Who will be selected in the first round?

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

Nashville Predators Top-5 Prospects with superstar potential in NHL

Apr 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) salutes the crowd while being recognized for his return to play against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

A lot of hurdles in the way for Nashville Predators to trade Jonathan Marchessault

U18 Five Nations Tournament

Our Latest 2025 NHL Mock Draft has Nashville Predators taking Anton Frondell

Jan 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the shot of Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (23) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

How a Marco Rossi acquisition would really shake up Nashville Predators reboot

Vancouver Canucks v Winnipeg Jets

Potential free agent center fits for the Nashville Predators in 2025 offseason

Nashville Predators v Colorado Avalanche

Nashville Predators can still rectify 2024 free agency splash that blew up in Year 1

Nashville Predators v Chicago Blackhawks

Jonathan Marchessault should be on Nashville Predators trade block, but don't be reckless

Nashville Predators v Florida Panthers - Game 1

NHL scout expert ranks Nashville Predators prospect pool middle of the pack