Predators receive approval to interview Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Nashville Predators have received permission to speak with Chris MacFarland, the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche. The conversation could be for a general manager position or another undefined role. MacFarland, who has been with the Avalanche since 2015, took over as GM in 2022 and has contributed to the team's recent success, including a Stanley Cup win in 2022. Previous reports suggest that the Predators may be looking to establish a leadership structure similar to Colorado's, potentially involving a president of hockey operations. Their search comes after Barry Trotz announced his retirement from that position earlier this year.
- •Predators confirmed they can interview Chris MacFarland from the Avalanche.
- •MacFarland has been a key figure in Colorado's recent playoff runs.
- •Predators looking for a similar leadership structure to Colorado.
- •Barry Trotz's retirement has prompted the Predators' search for a GM.
- •MacFarland has worked with the Avalanche since 2015, serving as GM since 2022.
- 6:14 PMESPN NHL — Sources: Predators targeting Avs GM MacFarland
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Chris MacFarland? Avalanche GM granted permission to speak to Predators
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Predators given permission to speak to Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland
"Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has been granted permission to speak to the Nashville Predators for their open GM position.
"The Predators have been granted permission to speak to Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland.
"The Predators are targeting Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland for their open GM job.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLJun 2, 2026, 6:14 PMSources: Predators targeting Avs GM MacFarland
The Predators are targeting Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland for their open GM job.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:44 PMWho is Chris MacFarland? Avalanche GM granted permission to speak to Predators
Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has been granted permission to speak to the Nashville Predators for their open GM position.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:49 PMPredators given permission to speak to Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland
The Predators have been granted permission to speak to Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland.
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