Overview
- The Nashville Predators announced they hired Chris MacFarland to serve as president of hockey operations and general manager, a move reported and confirmed on Tuesday.
- MacFarland spent 11 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, helped build their 2022 Stanley Cup roster and ran the club that won the Presidents’ Trophy this season.
- Reports say Nashville’s offer was materially stronger, including a reported six‑year contract, and Colorado made significant counteroffers that MacFarland declined.
- Colorado has named Joe Sakic to resume GM duties for the foreseeable future after granting permission for MacFarland to interview and leave.
- MacFarland’s immediate tasks in Nashville include evaluating the roster, the No. 10 draft pick and the coaching staff, while Colorado must quickly formalize its front‑office roles and consider coaching and roster decisions.