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The rebuild: Kent Hughes spoke to Barry Trotz about a player at the trade deadline
Have you watched the latest episode of La reconstruction, on Crave? If not… go do that if you get the chance. Because there are some great moments that were captured on camera, and it makes for a great result.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 19
Dustin Wolf opens up about extension talks with Flames
Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Herald: Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf when ask if there have been any contract extension talks. “They’re working, that’s about all I can really tell you.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 4
4 top-six forwards Maple Leafs should have on trade radar
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving wants to upgrade his top six, and in order to do so, a trade is very much expected at this point. The free-agent market is thin, and so are the Maple Leafs‘ wallets, as Treliving has just under $5 million in cap space left after the first few days of free agency.
The '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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5
Predators' Barry Trotz needs to have a much better summer
Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz had an illustrious career behind the bench as a head coach, winning a Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals and accumulating many other accolades.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26
An offseason checklist for the Nashville Predators
It could be a busy summer for Nashville once again.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 9
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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 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 / NHL Trade Talk / November 7
Trotz’s 'Rebuild' Threat Clarified: Predators to Add Before Selling
TSN’s Chris Johnston has shed light on Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz’s recent remarks about possibly initiating a “rebuild plan” if the team’s struggles continue.
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6
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.
Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / November 6
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.
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 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.
Nashville Predators News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2024
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.
Nashville Predators News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2024
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.
Nashville Predators News / Full Press Hockey / May 5, 2024
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.
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