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Benjamin Nixon

Benjamin Nixon

@BennyRoubaix

Ben is an Ohio State alum born and raised in south Jersey. Currently calling Nashville home, he has been covering the Nashville Predators since 2014. Initially drawn to hockey as a kid by the FoxTrax puck, he now despises the idea of such a thing.

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Predators Defensive Scoring Prowess

Predators Defensive Scoring Prowess

January 12th, 2018 "Defense wins championships" is how the saying goes and if the Nashville Predators' defense is any indication, they could bring home the big prize at the end of the season. Over the years, general manager David Poile has done a miraculous job at uncovering defensive gems that develop in the Predators' farm system. Whether the young...
3 Simple Things the Predators Must Do to Win the Cup

3 Simple Things the Predators Must Do to Win the Cup

January 3rd, 2018 While most didn't think it would turn out the way it did, 2017 was quite the year for the Nashville Predators. After a mid-season slump, Nashville surged at the end of the season to sneak into the final Stanley Cup playoff berth. If you were to ask members of the media, the overall feeling was that the Predators had no shot at winning...
3 Things the Predators Want for Christmas

3 Things the Predators Want for Christmas

December 21st, 2017 'Twas the night a few days before Christmas when all through the league, teams saw the Predators surging and let out their screams. Nashville put the puck in the net with great care, in hopes that the Stanley Cup would soon be theirs. Opposing forwards have no chance they said, while visions of Pekka Rinne saving their shots danced in...
Mattias Ekholm: The Predators' Silent Warrior

Mattias Ekholm: The Predators' Silent Warrior

December 20th, 2017 The departure of Shea Weber from the Nashville Predators in the summer blockbuster trade represented a shift from the more stay-at-home game plan to the mobile roving defensive unit that currently exists. Nashville is now well known for it's the presence of a staunch, offensively-minded top-four blue line consisting of Roman Josi, P.K....
Predators Second Line Continues to Dominate

Predators Second Line Continues to Dominate

December 19th, 2017 The Nashville Predators took a step forward when they acquired Ryan Johansen, the true first-line center that they had been missing. Nearly two years later, the Predators landed a highly coveted second-line center, and surprisingly his name was not Matt Duchene. With the presence of Kyle Turris, Nashville went from good to scary good in...
Predators Smith Comes Back to Life

Predators Smith Comes Back to Life

November 15th, 2017 All too often, fans of the Nashville Predators found themselves shrugging their shoulders when Craig Smith had the puck last season. Whether he was wide open for a one-timer, on a breakaway with nobody in sight, or staring down a wide open net - he just couldn't put the puck in the back of the net even when it was almost impossible for...
Predators on the Prowl With Fast Starts

Predators on the Prowl With Fast Starts

November 9th, 2017 The saying "the early bird gets the worm" suggests that the first to wake up or arrive will find the most success. It seems logical that the ability to put the puck in the net first swings momentum that can ultimately set the tone for the rest of the game. The case is no different for the Nashville Predators who find the most success...
Predators Eeli Tolvanen Is on Fire

Predators Eeli Tolvanen Is on Fire

October 4th, 2017 The Nashville Predators probably weren't expecting to make a steal with their late first-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. However, a Finnish winger that was projected to be selected earlier was still on the board and the Predators pounced on Eeli Tolvanen from the Sioux City Musketeers with the 30th pick. The 18-year-old...
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