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Colin Fitts

Colin Fitts is a Nashville Predators staff writer and is a credentialed media member of the Chicago Wolves. From Nashville, Tennessee, Colin majors in journalism and public relations at Columbia College Chicago. Follow him on Twitter, @FittsTHW. Email: 22fitts [at] gmail [dot] com.

Nashville Predators Have Yet To Acquire Winning Culture

Colin Fitts | May 17, 2014

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a staff move contrary to the general consensus Friday. Instead of relieving Dan Bylsma from his head coaching duties (for now), the team fired general manager Ray Shero.…

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Progress Stal-ed In Nashville

Colin Fitts | May 13, 2014

Nashville Predators general manager David Poile signed five players on the opening day of free agency last summer to help the team get back to their identity. One of whom was reigning…

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Peter Laviolette: You’re Hired

Colin Fitts | May 6, 2014

The Nashville Predators made the first move in the coaching carousel happening this off-season in the NHL. Tuesday, general manager David Poile hired Peter Laviolette to be the next head…

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Carter Hutton: The Million Dollar Goaltender?

Colin Fitts | May 3, 2014

On July 5, Nashville Predators general manager David Poile promptly answered questions regarding the status of a backup goaltender heading into the 2013-14 season. With Pekka Rinne recovering from hip…

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3 Reasons Shea Weber Should Win The Norris Trophy

Colin Fitts | April 30, 2014

Monday, the National Hockey League announced the three finalists for the 2013-14 James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded to the best defenseman “who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability”. voted…

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Michael Del Zotto: Will He Be Re-Signed?

Colin Fitts | April 21, 2014

Let’s be blunt. Michael Del Zotto had a terrible 2013-14 season with the New York Rangers and Nashville Predators. In 67 games this season, Del Zotto had just 16 points…

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Post-Sochi Failures Led to Predators’ Downfall

Colin Fitts | April 18, 2014

Heading into the NHL’s Olympic Break on February 8, the Nashville Predators were not in a comfortable spot in the standings and had plenty of work to do in order to…

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Barry Trotz: The Gig Is Up

Colin Fitts | April 14, 2014

  An emotional Barry Trotz said his goodbyes to the city of Nashville and the Predators’ organization Monday when General Manager David Poile announced he would not offer the head…

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