Overview
- The Predators announced Chris MacFarland as president of hockey operations and general manager following a search to replace Barry Trotz, who will remain with the club in an advisory role.
- Colorado granted Nashville permission to interview MacFarland and the Predators moved quickly to complete the hire, with multiple outlets reporting the agreement on Tuesday.
- MacFarland spent 11 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, was promoted to GM in 2022, helped build the 2022 Stanley Cup team and is a finalist for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.
- In response to MacFarland’s departure Colorado has reassigned GM duties back to Joe Sakic for the foreseeable future and said the organization remains confident in its leadership and roster direction.
- MacFarland said he accepted the Nashville role because ownership committed to trying to win a Stanley Cup and his immediate priorities include meeting the staff, evaluating the roster and using the No. 10 draft pick as part of a rebuild strategy.