Predators hire Chris MacFarland as new GM from Avalanche
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Nashville Predators announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as their new general manager and president of hockey operations. MacFarland previously served as GM of the Colorado Avalanche, where he contributed to their 2022 Stanley Cup victory. His move comes after an extensive search for a replacement for former GM Barry Trotz, who stepped down in 2023. MacFarland's arrival is seen as a shift for a Predators team looking to redefine its identity after years of stagnation. He will lead the hockey operations group as the franchise seeks renewed success in the NHL.
- •Predators poach Chris MacFarland from the Avalanche
- •MacFarland helped build Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup team
- •Barry Trotz resigned as Predators GM in 2023
- •Predators hope for a fresh start with new leadership
- •MacFarland's role includes leading hockey operations
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado Avalanche GM Poached by Central Division Rival
"The Colorado Avalanche were hit with a big loss when GM Chris MacFarland left to join the division rival Nashville Predators.
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