Colin Fitts

Cody Franson, Mike Santorelli Not Working In Nashville

Colin Fitts | March 16, 2015

When the Nashville Predators traded for Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli on February 15, I, like everyone else, was ecstatic about the increase in the lineup depth. Nashville was sitting comfortably with a six…

Roman Josi: Dark Horse Norris Candidate

Colin Fitts | March 11, 2015

After a torn bicep ended Mark Giordano’s season, it appeared that Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber would have the Norris Trophy, given to the best defender, locked up. However, Weber’s biggest…

Nashville Predators, Jimmy Vesey Have Vibrant Future

Colin Fitts | March 7, 2015

There is not a more exciting prospect for the Nashville Predators than Jimmy Vesey. It was announced on Friday, four days after clinching the ECAC scoring title, that the Harvard…

Is the Source of Pekka Rinne’s Slump A Mask Design?

Colin Fitts | March 6, 2015

Goaltenders are the rarest breed in the hockey world. Though many hockey players have a certain routine or superstition, goaltenders seem to be tied to with those two aspects of…

D-Day: Rangers Defeat Predators In Defensive Showcase

Colin Fitts | March 2, 2015

Two teams with arguably the best defense cores in their respective conferences met at the fitting Madison Square Garden Monday night. The New York Rangers, the hottest team in the…

The Ultimate Predators’ Shootout Lineup

Colin Fitts | February 24, 2015

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the shootout, but one thing is understood by all — they are important to win. While it may not be fair to decide…

Take Two: Franson, Santorelli Make Impact

Colin Fitts | February 22, 2015

It took longer than expected for the Nashville Predators’ new players to join the team. Due to inclement weather in Nashville, defenseman Cody Franson and forward Mike Santorelli, who were acquired…

Predators, Red Wings to Play Alumni Game Feb. 28

Colin Fitts | February 20, 2015

The Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators may have been the most underrated rivalry in the NHL. Prior to the conference realignment set in the 2013-14 season, there was not a bigger…

Why Franson, Santorelli Won’t Be In Predators’ Lineup Tuesday

Colin Fitts | February 17, 2015

The Nashville Predators will be missing two new faces from the lineup when they take on the San Jose Sharks Tuesday night. Nashville was blasted with an ice storm Monday,…

Predators’ Trade for Franson, Santorelli Is the Right Move

Colin Fitts | February 15, 2015

The two teams that brought up the most trade speculation as of late were the Nashville Predators and Toronto Maple Leafs. After Nashville hosted Toronto in a 5-4 win on Tuesday,…

Preds-idents Trophy: Should Nashville Want to Win It?

Colin Fitts | February 13, 2015

After a 3-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, the Nashville Predators became the first team in the NHL to hit 80 points. Through just 55 games, Nashville…

Neil To Nashville? No Thanks

Colin Fitts | February 9, 2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not the only Canadian team the Nashville Predators are in trade talks with prior to the March 2 trade deadline. According to Fox Sports Midwest…