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Barry Trotz announced he is stepping down as the Nashville Predators’ general manager, remaining in the post through the end of his contract and to help select a successor. A former Predators coach and Capitals Stanley Cup winner, Trotz will assist in the leadership transition while the team, four points out of a playoff spot as of Monday, works to find new hockey-operations leadership.
Barry Trotz will resign as Nashville Predators GM after a three-year stint, with a press conference to announce the move and the club beginning a search for his replacement. The Predators have struggled this season, missing the playoffs last year and sitting four points out of a playoff spot this year, amid scrutiny of long‑term contracts Trotz handed to veteran players in 2024.
Barry Trotz will retire as Nashville Predators GM after three seasons and remain as adviser while the team searches for a successor, with plans to have a new GM in place before the 2026 NHL Draft. Trotz cited family priorities and a desire to be more present at home as the reason for stepping away, during a period in which the team has endured ups and downs in playoff contention and on-ice performance, including a 30-44-8 season in 2024-25.
Barry Trotz will resign as Nashville Predators’ GM later today and stay on until a successor is named; the move ends the Poile/Trotz era, with no word on whether Trotz will retire or pursue another role. Trotz’s long coaching run includes 15 years with Nashville, a Stanley Cup with the Capitals, and a mixed stint as GM highlighted by high-profile contracts and a 2024-25 downturn, prompting the franchise to seek fresh leadership in the front office.
The article discusses the risks of firing coaches too quickly, citing examples from the Knicks, Islanders, and Yankees, where changes were made in hopes of immediate improvement but did not always lead to success, highlighting the importance of patience in coaching decisions.
The Nashville Predators, under new general manager Barry Trotz, are reportedly looking to make a big move in the NHL Draft by trading up to the fifth overall pick. They have reached out to the Montreal Canadiens and the San Jose Sharks, offering goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov as part of the deal. While it will likely take more than Askarov to secure the trade, the Predators are determined to acquire a high-upside player like Matvei Michkov.
Nashville Predators' general manager Barry Trotz traded center Ryan Johansen to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Alex Galchenyuk ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft, which Nashville is hosting. The Predators will have a league-high 13 selections in the draft, thanks to four trades made prior to the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline. Trotz said the trade will free up space under the salary cap and give more opportunity to younger centers. Nashville missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014 this season and has not won a round since 2018.