Colin Fitts

Should Jimmy Vesey Sign with Predators, Will He Play Right Away?

Colin Fitts | March 23, 2016

The long-awaited decision regarding Jimmy Vesey’s future with the Nashville Predators will soon come to its conclusion. Vesey and the Harvard Crimson are once again in the NCAA Tournament and…

Who Is the Predators’ Ideal First Round Opponent?

Colin Fitts | March 15, 2016

With about a month left in the regular season, the playoff teams in the Western Conference are becoming clearer. The only thing left in question is seeding. The Nashville Predators…

Anthony Mantha Reaching Potential in Second Pro Year

Colin Fitts | March 14, 2016

In the case of Detroit Red Wings prospect Anthony Mantha, it is amazing the difference a year makes. At the conclusion of last season, Red Wings senior vice-president and alternate…

Ty Rattie Patiently Waiting for Blues Roster Spot

Colin Fitts | March 7, 2016

If there is a player St. Louis Blues fans want to see more of, it’s Ty Rattie. Rattie, 23, has four goals and six points in 13 games for the Blues…

Could Mattias Ekholm Crack Sweden’s World Cup Roster?

Colin Fitts | March 3, 2016

Sweden, along with the seven other teams participating in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, announced its 16-player preliminary roster Monday. The strength in Sweden’s roster is the defense which includes…

Colton Sissons: The Next Paul Gaustad

Colin Fitts | February 29, 2016

The Nashville Predators will not have to look too far to find a fourth-line center next season. Paul Gaustad, 34, is an unrestricted free agent at the end of this…

Filip Forsberg Coming Alive at the Right Time

Colin Fitts | February 26, 2016

The script has flipped for Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg in 2015-16. Forsberg is on a tear as of late, scoring 12 points in his last 10 games, and his nine goals…

Barret Jackman Leaves Game with Shoulder Injury

Colin Fitts | February 21, 2016

Nashville Predators defenseman Barret Jackman exited Saturday evening’s game versus the Los Angeles Kings at 15:27 of the second period after being hit awkwardly into the boards by Michael Mersch. Jackman’s…

Sticks at the Height of NHL’s Scoring Problem

Colin Fitts | February 19, 2016

What is the most entertaining aspect in hockey for the non-traditional fan? Other than fighting, it is goals. For that reason, the National Hockey League is clamoring for more of…

Kevin Fiala Maturing Before Our Eyes

Colin Fitts | February 17, 2016

It was only three months ago when Kevin Fiala had a string of undisciplined actions that created a cause for concern. Fiala, who the Nashville Predators selected 11th overall in…

Carter Hutton Deserves More Starts

Colin Fitts | February 14, 2016

Carter Hutton made just his ninth start of the season in the Nashville Predators’ 56th game of the season, notching a 22-save shutout in a 5-0 victory versus the Florida Panthers…

Will the Real Nashville Predators Please Stand Up?

Colin Fitts | February 10, 2016

There is not a more confusing and frustrating team in the NHL right now than the Nashville Predators. On paper, Nashville should be among the best teams in the league…