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.

Dec 19, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) takes a shot on goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators head into holidays without much to cheer about after loss to Penguins

Nov 2, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) skates with the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Trading Alexandre Carrier is part of a bigger move in play for Nashville Predators

Goaltenders Matthew Murray and Magnus Chrona take after a Milwaukee Admirals practice open to season ticket holders Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Admirals Notes: Nashville Predators waive Del Gaizo, Svechkov is back

Dec 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) makes a glove save from the shot of New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Even on a bad Nashville Predators team, Juuse Saros is doing his part

Dec 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (83) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Four surprise players who give Nashville Predators optimism for the future

Nashville Predators v Edmonton Oilers

Barring a miracle run, Nashville Predators should seek trading Ryan O'Reilly

Dec 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Zachary L'Heureux (68) and center Ryan O'Reilly (90) celebrates a goal scored by L'Heureux against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

How the Nashville Predators did the most hilarious thing by beating Dallas Stars

Dec 5, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

No injury update yet on Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi

Dec 10, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak (82) celebrates his goal with his teammates against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Silver lining for Nashville Predators is finally letting the young players take over

Dec 10, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Calgary Flames center Connor Zary (47) and Nashville Predators defenseman Marc Del Gaizo (7) battle for the puck during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Injuries pile up as things go from bleak to hopeless for Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators v Montreal Canadiens

Nashville Predators can't wait this out any longer on Andrew Brunette's fate

Nov 18, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen (60) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators make a backup goalie swap with Colorado Avalanche

Nov 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates after his goal with and defenseman Brady Skjei (76) during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators are among the worst of the worst in franchise history

Carolina Hurricanes v Columbus Blue Jackets

Trading for David Jiricek would fill a long-term need for Nashville Predators

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

Here are 5 things to be thankful for about Nashville Predators in 2024-25

Nov 2, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (3) steals the puck from Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Injuries are piling up for Nashville Predators as team remains in a freefall