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.

Goaltender Matt Murray gloves the puck during Milwaukee Admirals practice Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Matt Murray a rising candidate to be Nashville Predators backup next season

Nashville Predators v Columbus Blue Jackets

Nashville Predators will have difficult time making sweeping changes this offseason

United States v Switzerland: Quarterfinals - 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

NHL Draft Lottery Scenarios: Mock Draft for Nashville Predators in Top-5

Montreal Canadiens v Nashville Predators

One Game Left for Nashville Predators: Reflecting on most disappointing season in franchise history

Nashville Predators v Calgary Flames

What could have been for these injury plagued Nashville Predators?

Mar 25, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

How does Michael Bunting fit into Nashville Predators' plans for next season?

Nashville Predators v Columbus Blue Jackets

Notable Nashville Predators and where they rank among all-time goal scorers

Mar 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Andreas Englund (8) connects to St. Louis Blues center Zack Bolduc (76) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators Spoiler Alert: Can they wreck some vibes for playoff teams?

Nashville Predators v Columbus Blue Jackets

Nashville Predators ending season with overload of defensemen looking to prove themselves for 2025-26

Apr 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Ranking the four biggest needs Nashville Predators have for 2025-26

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators draft pick Matthew Wood puts on his sweater after being selected with the fifteenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

NCAA Prospect Matthew Wood expected to join Nashville Predators soon

Windsor Spitfires v Saginaw Spirit

Breaking down the latest NHL lottery odds and dream draft pick for Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators v Los Angeles Kings

End of regular season can't come fast enough: What's Next for Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators v San Jose Sharks

Three Nashville Predators who need to elevate their stock before offseason

Feb 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) skates with the puck against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

What is Barry Trotz's "pathway" for the Nashville Predators in 2025-26?

Mar 1, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) celebrates his goal with center Colton Sissons (10) and defenseman Justin Barron (20) against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators 2025 Trade Deadline Recap: Sadness, Confusion and No Vision