Nashville Predators hire Chris MacFarland as general manager and president
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Nashville Predators announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as their president of hockey operations and general manager on June 2, 2026. MacFarland steps in for Barry Trotz, who retired on February 2 but will remain in an advisory capacity. MacFarland, who previously worked with the Colorado Avalanche for 11 seasons, played a key role in building the team's recent successful roster. His tenure includes significant player acquisitions and trades, contributing to Colorado's sustained playoff appearances and a Stanley Cup victory in 2022. MacFarland's experience spans various operational roles, enhancing his qualifications for the position.
- •Chris MacFarland hired by Nashville Predators on June 2, 2026.
- •He replaces Barry Trotz, who will serve as an advisor.
- •MacFarland previously spent 11 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche.
- •His tenure at Colorado included a Stanley Cup championship in 2022.
- •MacFarland has extensive experience in hockey operations and player negotiations.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Predators hire Chris MacFarland from Avalanche to become president of hockey operations/GM
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators hire Chris MacFarland as president of hockey operations, GM
"The Nashville Predators are bringing in Chris MacFarland of the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche to serve as their president of hockey operations/general manager. The Predators announced the hiring of MacFarland on Tuesday. MacFarland finished his fourth season as general manager of the Avalanche, where the team he helped assemble turned in the NHL's best record before being swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.
"The Nashville Predators are hiring Chris MacFarland to be their president of hockey operations and general manager to replace Barry Trotz.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:31 PMPredators hire Chris MacFarland from Avalanche to become president of hockey operations/GM
The Nashville Predators are bringing in Chris MacFarland of the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche to serve as their president of hockey operations/general manager. The Predators announced the hiring of MacFarland on Tuesday. MacFarland finished his fourth season as general manager of the Avalanche, where the team he helped assemble turned in the NHL's best record before being swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:20 PMNashville Predators hire Chris MacFarland as president of hockey operations, GM
The Nashville Predators are hiring Chris MacFarland to be their president of hockey operations and general manager to replace Barry Trotz.
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