US EditionBarry Trotz is retiring as Predators GM once a successor is found, AP source says
- On Feb. 2, 2026, Barry Trotz, Nashville Predators general manager, announced his retirement and will remain until a successor is named, with a press conference at noon Central at Bridgestone Arena.
- Sources say Trotz took control of hockey operations after David Poile's 2023 retirement, and the decision is not health-related, insiders spoke on condition of anonymity.
- With the club at 25-23-6, the Nashville Predators signed Juuse Saros to an eight-year contract and lost Dante Fabbro in waivers, drawing scrutiny.
- With the trade deadline on March 6, Trotz's willingness to listen to offers on players will influence roster moves, while the GM search may stay internal or reach outside candidates.
- After the $100 million spending spree on July 1, 2024, the Predators posted 52 losses in 82 games, and multiple outlets including ESPN and Sportsnet confirmed Trotz's retirement today.
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Predators News: Era Comes to an End in Music City
Nashville Predators news has hit the NHL airwaves with a bang on Monday. The club’s announcement marked the end of an era in Music City.The team formally announced that current GM Barry Trotz will be stepping down from his current role. The 63-year-old will be retiring at the end of this season. The team also announced that Trotz will remain in his current post while the club searches for his replacement. #Preds General Manager Barry Trotz annou…
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Barry Trotz is retiring as Predators general manager once a successor is found
Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job. Trotz will remain in the role until a successor is found and is expected to remain with them as an advisor…
The decisions of the Nashville Predators by the deadline for exchanges, in a month's time, could tell us more about the reasons for the departure of their general manager Barry Trotz, announced on Monday morning.
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