Nashville Predators hire Rob Blake as executive vice president of hockey operations
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Nashville Predators have announced the hiring of Rob Blake as executive vice president of hockey operations, effective June 5. Blake will collaborate with Chris MacFarland, the newly appointed president of hockey operations and general manager, in various areas including team development and player recruitment. Blake previously spent 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, where he held positions ranging from assistant general manager to general manager before leaving after the 2025 season. He is a former NHL player who won the Norris Trophy in 1998 and a Stanley Cup in 2001.
- •Rob Blake begins role with Nashville Predators on June 5.
- •Will work with president of hockey operations Chris MacFarland.
- •Blake has 12 years of experience in Kings' front office.
- •He was a notable NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup champion.
- •Predators aim for improved team strategy and player development.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Predators Make Significant Front Office Changes
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Former Sharks Captain Joins Nashville Predators' Front Office
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators hire Rob Blake as executive vice president of hockey operations
"Hall of Fame defenseman Rob Blake joins Chris MacFarland to spearhead a new era in Nashville, signaling a sweeping overhaul as longtime executive Brian Poile exits.
"After a season outside of an NHL front office, former San Jose Sharks defenseman and Hockey Hall of Famer Rob Blake has joined the Nashville Predators organization.
"Rob Blake, formerly with the Los Angeles Kings, will work alongside Predators president of hockey operations and general manager Chris MacFarland.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 1:29 AMPredators Make Significant Front Office Changes
Hall of Fame defenseman Rob Blake joins Chris MacFarland to spearhead a new era in Nashville, signaling a sweeping overhaul as longtime executive Brian Poile exits.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:44 AMFormer Sharks Captain Joins Nashville Predators' Front Office
After a season outside of an NHL front office, former San Jose Sharks defenseman and Hockey Hall of Famer Rob Blake has joined the Nashville Predators organization.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:23 PMNashville Predators hire Rob Blake as executive vice president of hockey operations
Rob Blake, formerly with the Los Angeles Kings, will work alongside Predators president of hockey operations and general manager Chris MacFarland.
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