Predators’ Barry Trotz stunningly steps down from general manager post

The Nashville Predators are four points out of the playoffs as the Olympic break draws near. Their investment in big-money, veteran free agents before the 2024-25 season has not gone to plan in the last two seasons. On Monday, Predators general manager Barry Trotz stepped down before completing his third year on the job.

“According to multiple sources, Barry Trotz will announce Monday he is stepping down as general manager of the Nashville Predators — although he will remain on the job until a successor is found,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported.

Trotz was the first coach in Predators history, manning the bench from 1998-2014. He then won the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals and brought the New York Islanders to consecutive Conference Finals as the coach. But when his run on Long Island ended, he went back to Nashville as an executive.

The Predators now head into the NHL trade deadline with an outgoing general manager and many questions. We’ll have more on the Nashville GM search and their plans at the deadline here at ClutchPoints.

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