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It could be a busy summer for Nashville once again.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

Would the Islanders Be Better Off if They Kept Trotz?

The New York Islanders’ best seasons recently were with Barry Trotz behind the bench. They were a non-factor for decades before they became a competitive team in one season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

How Hershey’s Todd Nelson Became One of the Top Coaches in the AHL

The Hershey Bears are the gold standard in the American Hockey League. They’ve won the Calder Cup 13 times, are reigning back-to-back champions, and are set up to win the title again.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Which veteran(s) should Predators GM Barry Trotz consider selling off this summer?

A spending spree in free agency last summer had many pundits pegging the Nashville Predators as a contender in the 2024-25 season. But a slow start – just

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 11

The Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins Will Have Flexibility and Options

Brooks Bratten: Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz on the 102.5 The Game on Friday: “We’re not done. This is sort of a ‘sweep the porch’ situation. We’ve got a lot of flexibility…” Trotz added on their future.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 7

Preds GM Disses New Penguins Forward, Details Trade Negotiations

Tommy Novak has only put up 22 points in 52 games this season, but the dichotomy between this season and his 45-point campaign last season was met with a bit of blunt honesty by Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Predators acquire Michael Bunting in multi-player deal with Penguins

The Predators and Penguins have made a multi-player swap. Nashville has acquired winger Michael Bunting along with a 2026 fourth-round pick from Pittsburgh in exchange for center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn.

Predators assign former first-round pick to AHL

Should the Penguins trade Rickard Rakell?

Sharks boost defense following trade with Penguins

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

Predators GM Barry Trotz Gets Bold, Gives His Players an Out

It has been a frustrating season for the Nashville Predators, to say the least. General Manager Barry Trotz went out and swung big in free agency, and right now, he whiffed.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Predators looking to the future as trade deadline approaches

It certainly wouldn’t be an overstatement to say the Nashville Predators overplayed their hand last summer.

Matching one player with every NHL team ahead of March 7 trade deadline

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / February 20

NHL Odds Have Preds 240-to-1 to Finish Last

According to FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds, the Nashville Predators are +5000 to make the 2025 NHL Playoffs. A season that began with so much promise is now a race to the bottom.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 15

Trade-deadline primer for Predators

We continue our look around the league with the Nashville Predators.

Predators claim former second-round pick off waivers

Predators sign defenseman to two-year extension

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'NHL goal leader by season' quiz

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2

Trotz Looking to Buy at the Trade Deadline; Is It the Right Move?

The Nashville Predators sit 7th in the Central Division with an 18-26-7 record. Despite their mediocre stat line, GM Barry Trotz doesn’t seem to be in any panic.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Three Trade Candidates for the Predators Ahead of 2025

With a record of 11-17-7 at the NHL trade freeze, the Nashville Predators haven’t found themselves in the Stanley Cup-contending position they hoped for going into the season.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

Do Trotz’s Predators Even Have A Plan to be Successful

The Nashville Predators are an enigma. The team went all in with several big acquisitions in the offseason by adding Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Last-Place Predators Taking Bold Strategy Ahead of Trade Deadline

Barry Trotz, General Manager of the Nashville Predators, is gearing up for a proactive approach ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Despite the team’s current position at the bottom of the standings, Trotz is focused on acquiring assets rather than offloading them, signaling a buyer’s mindset during the upcoming trade window.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Is Trotz Waving the White Flag on the Predators Season?

The Nashville Predators entered the 2024-25 season with high hopes. They worked to build a roster designed to challenge for the Stanley Cup. Yet, those ambitions feel distant a quarter of the way through the season.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Predators GM clarifies 'rebuild' comments, Brunette's status

Predators GM clarifies 'rebuild' comments, Andrew Brunette's status amid poor start

The team sits at the bottom of the Central Division with a 4-7-1 record.

Predators GM Barry Trotz: 'If we don't get it going, then I'm going to start our rebuild plan'

Winning the offseason hasn't paid off for the Predators

20 NHL players from the 2000s you probably forgot about

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Predators GM Barry Trotz threatens 'to start our rebuild plan'

Predators GM Barry Trotz: 'If we don't get it going, then I'm going to start our rebuild plan'

Things are certainly not going well in the Music City, and now the team’s leader is starting to speak out.

Winning the offseason hasn't paid off for the Predators

Craig Berube spoke with Barry Trotz before bringing on Lane Lambert to run the Leafs’ PK

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Full Press Hockey / October 23

Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz on the Prowl for a Center

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz made headlines Tuesday night on his weekly radio appearance before his team got its first win of the season.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29

Predators' decision to extend star goaltender was an easy one

The Predators were doomed for a goalie logjam the moment they selected Yaroslav Askarov in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

Exploring intriguing remaining unrestricted free agents as NHL season approaches

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Most recent expansion teams' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 24

Predators GM reveals plan for recently freed-up cap space

As things stand, the Predators have a little under $3.1M in cap space.

Predators trade top goaltending prospect to Sharks

Predators GM Barry Trotz handled the Yaroslav Askarov situation quickly

Examining Nashville’s return for Askarov

Panthers unlikely to trade All-Star

Maple Leafs prospect invited to the 2024 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Nashville Predators News / Yardbarker / July 14

Predators GM believes some teams have advantage in free agency

Predators GM believes some NHL teams have big advantage in free agency

The Nashville Predators were one of the busiest teams in the early days of the NHL free agency, and their GM believes some teams have a built-in advantage over others.

Utah exploring extension or trade with this former first-round pick

Hurricanes sign 2024 second-round pick to his entry-level contract

These top prospects could give the Penguins one last push

Tyler Bertuzzi may have confirmed Blackhawks tampered during free agency

Why Stanley Cup contenders don't need to win during the offseason

Nashville Predators News / Yardbarker / June 27

Predators GM updates where he stands on trading Juuse Saros

Predators GM updates where he stands on trading All-Star goalie Juuse Saros

The Nashville Predators’ goalie surplus is a problem most teams would kill to have.

Predators reportedly interested in Steven Stamkos

Predators legends David Poile, Shea Weber elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Full Press Hockey / May 5

Fools Gold For Barry Trotz and the Nashville Predators

Was it Fools Gold For Barry Trotz and the Nashville Predators? The Nashville Predators had every opportunity to win their first-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / April 9, 2024

Inside life as a rookie GM: A Q&A with the Nashville Predators’ Barry Trotz

“Welcome to the pros, newb.” That sentiment just hits a bit differently for a “rookie” GM who has been an NHL institution for more than three decades. Barry Trotz was a scout and an AHL head coach before embarking on an NHL head coaching career spanning 23 seasons across three franchises.