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NASHVILLE — The Nasvhille Predators announced the passing of former assistant coach Brent Peterson on Friday. Peterson, 68, passed after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / September 10

Nashville Predators Kick Off Behind The Scenes Series 'On The Record'

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators ramped up the excitement for the 2026-27 season on Thursday by releasing episode one of its new docuseries "On The Record".

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 7

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

The Nashville Predators needed a different plan after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season. MacFarland certainly gave them one.

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Predators Given Permission To Speak To Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators have been permitted to speak to Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland regarding a front office role, as initially reported by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

With or without a GM yet, Predators’ roster plan taking shape

To say the Barry Trotz era in Nashville as GM was underwhelming would be a kind understatement. Brought in and groomed by the Predators‘ first and only

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

Predators Have Interviewed Ryan Martin For GM Vacancy

There are currently three open GM positions around the NHL: Toronto, Vancouver, and Nashville. The first two have only been known briefly, while the other has been known since early February, when Barry Trotz announced that he’d be stepping down from the role.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 7

Report: Predators end contract with CAA following NHLPA review

The Nashville Predators‘ hunt for a new general manager doesn’t appear to be going as smoothly as hoped. After Barry Trotz stepped down as the team’s GM on February 2nd, Nashville hired the agency CAA to conduct the search for the third ever GM in franchise history.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Barry Trotz’s Biggest Moves as Predators’ GM

When former Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz replaced David Poile as general manager (GM) of the Predators on July 1, 2023, many Predators fans were excited about the move.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Who is in the race for Predators' GM position?

After the big news that Barry Trotz is going to be stepping down as general manager of the Nashville Predators, many are curious to see what direction the team goes in.

Was there a disconnect between Barry Trotz and Predators’ ownership?

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Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Report: NHLPA reviewing Predators’ hiring of CAA in team’s GM search

It appears the Nashville Predators may have made a misstep in their hunt for a new general manager. After former long-time head coach Barry Trotz stepped down as the team’s general manager on Monday, Nashville hired the talent agency CAA Sports to conduct the search for the team’s third ever GM.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Was there a disconnect between Barry Trotz and Predators’ ownership?

Big news sent shockwaves through the NHL world on Monday when Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz announced his decision to step down from the role as soon as a replacement is found.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Rumors / February 3

NHL Rumors: What Led to the Changes in Nashville as Barry Trotz Steps Down as GM

It was announced on Monday that Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz would retire from the position until a replacement was found. He was going to stay on as an advisor through the end of the 2026-27 season.

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Nashville Predators News / Oilersnation / February 2

NHL News: Barry Trotz stepping down as GM of Predators

The Nashville Predators are set to undergo significant changes in their front office. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Barry Trotz will be stepping down as the team’s general manager.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 2

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

A disappointing end to Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz's long run with the organization could be the perfect opportunity for a much-needed reset.

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Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / February 2

Report: Preds GM Barry Trotz to announce retirement

Nashville Predators general manager and former Stanley Cup-winning head coach Barry Trotz will reportedly announce his retirement on Monday. The decision, which ESPN reported is not health-related, is expected to be announced at a 1 p.m.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Report: Predators’ Barry Trotz to step down as GM

There’s going to be a massive change in management in Smashville. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Barry Trotz is set to step down as general manager of the Nashville Predators.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2

GM Barry Trotz Leaving Predators, Trade Deadline Plans Unclear

According to several reports, Barry Trotz is leaving the Nashville Predators as general manager, and a replacement is set to be named. As for how this will impact the organization’s trade-deadline plans, that remains unknown.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Barry Trotz resigns as Predators GM

In a notable announcement from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Barry Trotz will resign as the Nashville Predators’ general manager later today. Friedman noted that since no successor has been decided upon yet, Trotz will remain as the General Manager until a replacement is found.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 9, 2025

Would the Islanders Be Better Off if They Kept Trotz?

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

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Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 24, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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Nashville Predators News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2024