Avalanche seek new GM following MacFarland's departure to Nashville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche are looking for a new general manager after Chris MacFarland left to join the Nashville Predators. Speculation suggests they may hire externally, with potential candidates including Ryan Martin from the New York Rangers and Evan Gold from the Boston Bruins. Joe Sakic is expected to take charge of restructuring the franchise. Some in the fanbase are also curious about possible updates to the team's jersey ahead of the upcoming Winter Classic.
- •Chris MacFarland is now with the Nashville Predators.
- •Avalanche may look outside the organization for a new GM.
- •Candidates include Ryan Martin and Evan Gold.
- •Joe Sakic will oversee franchise restructuring.
- •Potential for new jersey designs ahead of the Winter Classic.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Avalanche Mailbag 6.0: The Next GM Hire; Can Sakic Right MacFarland’s Wrongs?
"Question from Avsfan1701 With Chris MacFarland now in Nashville, who do the Avs bring in as GM? Do they promote […] The post Avalanche Mailbag 6.0: The Next GM Hire; Can Sakic Right MacFarland’s Wrongs? appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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