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The Nashville Predators signed 24-year-old Belarusian forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season after a breakout 2025-26 with Dinamo Minsk in the KHL (31 goals, 66 points in 65 games) and seven playoff points in eight games; Pinchuk, undrafted, has 145 KHL points in 252 games and North American junior experience with Kingston, plus Belarus junior national team appearances.
Montreal Canadiens held a morning skate in Nashville ahead of a 7:00 p.m. ET game against the Predators, with Patrik Laine and Arber Xhekaj participating and Alexandre Texier listed as day-to-day with an injury, while the team rides a three-game win streak.
Dallas Stars acquire forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a 2026 third-round draft pick; Bunting has 31 points in 61 games this season and can become an unrestricted free agent after the year as Dallas, riding a franchise-best 10-game win streak, bolsters its offense ahead of the trade deadline.
Dallas Stars acquire forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Seattle’s third-round pick in 2026, and loan Arttu Hyry to the Texas Stars. Bunting, 30, scored 31 points in 61 games this season and brings goal-scoring ability and physicality to Dallas, adding to his seven-year NHL resume.
Dallas Stars acquire left wing Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a 2026 third-round pick, adding scoring depth to support their playoff push as injuries hit their top six. Bunting, 30, had 13 goals and 31 points in 61 games this season, and a corresponding move reassigns Arttu Hyry in Dallas.
Colorado traded for defenseman Nick Blankenburg from Nashville in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, adding a fast, versatile blueliner who has contributed on both special teams and can slot in as a depth/7th defenseman behind Colorado’s star-studded back end. The Predators gain draft capital as they continue their rebuild, while the Avalanche bolster depth without sacrificing their core pairing.
Minnesota Wild acquire forward Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. The 30-year-old, 6-foot-6, 232-pound winger has 12 points in 59 games this season and leads Nashville with 165 hits, bringing playoff experience and a physical, versatile game to Minnesota.
The Minnesota Wild acquired 6-foot-6 center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators for a 2028 second-round pick, aiming to bolster their fourth line with a physical, penalty-killing presence as Marcus Foligno is week-to-week with an injury and Nico Sturm’s play has drawn scrutiny.
Jakob Chychrun scored twice as the Capitals beat the Predators 4-2, with Pierre-Luc Dubois returning to contribute his first goal of the season. John Carlson left early with an injury, and Washington withstood a late Nashville push to cap off the win before the Olympic break.
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 Nashville Predators' home game on Saturday, Jan. 24 against the Utah Mammoth has been rescheduled from 2:30 p.m. CT to 12:30 p.m. CT due to forecasted inclement weather, with doors opening at 11 a.m. CT. The game will feature a ceremony honoring Roman Josi’s 1,000th NHL game, in-arena tributes, and broadcast/social media recognition; fans can enjoy 50% off select concessions and purchase tickets at NashvillePredators.com or Ticketmaster.
Roman Josi’s power-play goal in the third period helped the Nashville Predators hold off the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Nashville, with Cole Smith opening the scoring and Ovechkin putting Washington on the board for his 20th of the season before Ethen Frank’s late Caps tally; Washington pressed in the second but couldn’t finish, while Nashville benefited from penalties and momentum to seal the win.