Colin Wilson News

The Nashville Predators missed the playoffs for the second time in the last nine seasons, a result that will secure them a top draft pick, but also indicates that there is much room for improvement.

Yesterday it was reported Colin Wilson had underwent surgery on his other shoulder , today it was reported that the recovery could take longer than expected.

Make no mistake about it, Anthony Mantha is an impressive physical specimen. He's already standing at six-foot four inches, and has potential to bulk up to the 210-220 lb range.

Over the next couple of weeks I will be bringing you some free agency previews as teams get eliminated from the playoffs.

David Legwand is entering the last season of his contract next year, and it's clear he's worn out his welcome in Nashville.

There was a sense of anticipation in his tone as Predators general manager David Poile spoke after the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday.

There was a sense of anticipation in his tone as Predators general manager David Poile spoke after the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday.

Much attention has been focused on the number of injuries the Nashville Predators sustained to their group of forwards in the recently completed 2012-13 regular season.

Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne will "need a reset" from a disastrous 2013 season, coach Barry Trotz said on Sunday.

The Nashville Predators' 2013 season has finally, mercifully, come to a close. The team compiled a record of 16-23-9 , second-worst in the Western Conference and fourth-worst in the entire NHL.

The Blue Jackets beat the Predators in the 2013 season opener in January. At the time, the story lines were simple.

There are theories as to why the Predators' offense dropped off so precipitously this season: * Because All-Star defenseman Ryan Suter bolted to Minnesota as a free agent last summer.

He was also the team's director of player development from 2009 through last offseason, when he joined Calgary's coaching staff.

Last night's 5-4 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks was the best the Nashville Predators have looked since the trade deadline.

The Chicago Blackhawks have clinched the top spot in the Western Conference. Next up is the league's best overall record.