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.

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

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