Colin Fitts

Juuse Saros to Compete for Predators’ Backup Role

Colin Fitts | July 3, 2016

Solving the backup goaltender spot be has not been on the list of things to do in recent years for the Nashville Predators. But after deciding to move on from Carter Hutton, who…

Three Reasons the Predators Upgraded by Adding Subban

Colin Fitts | June 30, 2016

Much of the hockey world was blown away Wednesday when the Nashville Predators traded Shea Weber to the Montreal Canadiens for P.K. Subban. In both cities, the respective fan bases…

Who Will Be the Predators’ next Captain?

Colin Fitts | June 30, 2016

After trading Shea Weber to the Montreal Canadiens in a blockbuster deal for P.K. Subban, the Predators are currently without a captain. Weber captained the Predators since the 2010-11 season and…

Predators Hand Vesey Mess to Sabres

Colin Fitts | June 21, 2016

Not being able to sign Jimmy Vesey at the conclusion of his collegiate career was a tough pill to swallow for the Nashville Predators. The Predators drafted Vesey in the…

Re-signing Cody Bass was Right Move for Predators

Colin Fitts | June 2, 2016

The Nashville Predators re-signed Cody Bass to a two-year, two-way contract Wednesday worth $575,000 at the NHL level and $150,000 at the AHL level in 2016-17 and $650,000 at the NHL…

Solving the Predators’ Backup Goalie Situation

Colin Fitts | May 31, 2016

Among the few areas the Nashville Predators need to address this offseason, the most interesting is who will be backing up goaltender Pekka Rinne next season. The backup goalie position will…

How Much is Filip Forsberg Worth?

Colin Fitts | May 24, 2016

Atop the to-do list for the Nashville Predators this offseason is re-signing left-winger Filip Forsberg, the team’s leading scorer in each of the past two seasons. The 21-year old is a restricted free agent…

Pekka Rinne Deserved Better

Colin Fitts | May 13, 2016

It was a season to remember for the Nashville Predators, but it did not end in climactic fashion. The Predators were obliterated by the San Jose Sharks, 5-0, in Game 7…

Predators’ Resiliency Forces Another 7-Game Series

Colin Fitts | May 10, 2016

In a best-of-seven series, a team will go through many highs and lows, but the team that always comes out alive is the one who is resilient enough to combat adversity. That has…

Laviolette’s Benching of Ribeiro Could Extend to Game 4

Colin Fitts | May 4, 2016

The Nashville Predators made a surprising move ahead of a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 3 Tuesday by scratching center Mike Ribeiro. Ribeiro’s been the target of criticism these…

Schedule Puts Predators at Disadvantage

Colin Fitts | May 1, 2016

When the third period began in Game 1 Friday, it was evident that the Nashville Predators were tired and barely hanging on to a 1-0 lead. Of course, it was…

Predators Advance, Will Play Sharks in Second Round

Colin Fitts | April 28, 2016

Against all odds, the Nashville Predators were able to take down the Pacific Division-winning Anaheim Ducks in seven games to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. Nashville defeated Anaheim, 2-1,…